Ghana defender Marvin Senaya is set to make his long-awaited return to international football after recovering from the injury that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
The Auxerre right-back has been named in the Black Stars squad for Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, putting him in contention for his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury during the Round of 32 defeat to Colombia in July.
Senaya’s World Cup ended prematurely after the injury forced him off during the knockout-stage clash, with the 25-year-old subsequently undergoing surgery in Paris before beginning an extensive rehabilitation programme.
The French-born defender spent more than four months on the sidelines as he worked his way back to full fitness, missing both club and international action during his recovery.
His comeback was finally completed on November 1, when he made his competitive return for Auxerre as a second-half substitute in their Ligue 1 fixture against Strasbourg.
That appearance ended a 121-day injury layoff and represented a significant milestone in the defender’s recovery ahead of Ghana’s crucial AFCON qualifying fixtures.
Senaya’s return comes as a timely boost for the Black Stars, with the versatile full-back providing additional quality, experience and competition on the right side of defence.
Ghana will face Somalia in consecutive qualifiers at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi, with the first encounter scheduled for November 12 before the reverse fixture on November 16.
The Black Stars will be targeting maximum points from the two matches as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Senaya will be eager to make a successful return in Ghana colours after overcoming one of the toughest periods of his career.
