Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey opened his senior international goal account as the Black Stars secured a 2-0 victory over Somalia in Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium.
The 22-year-old Wolfsburg centre-back broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, rising above his markers to power home a header from a well-executed corner routine in the 45th+2 minute.
The goal marked a significant milestone in Adjetey’s international career, as he celebrated his first senior goal for Ghana after steadily establishing himself in the Black Stars setup.
Felix Afena-Gyan doubled Ghana’s advantage to seal all three points, finding the back of the net for the second consecutive game after also scoring in the team’s previous outing.
Captain Jordan Ayew had earlier missed a penalty that could have handed Ghana the lead, but Adjetey’s timely intervention ensured the hosts went into the break with an advantage.
The defender’s maiden international goal was among the standout moments of the encounter, as interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren guided Ghana to their first victory of the qualifying campaign.
The result also ended the Black Stars’ eight-match winless run in AFCON qualifying, providing a much-needed boost to their hopes of securing a place at the 2027 tournament.
Adjetey will now be hoping to build on this landmark achievement as Ghana continue their quest for qualification to the continental showpiece.