Two goals in each half of the game gave the Black Stars a 2-0 win over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Thursday.
It was the first win for Ghana in the qualifiers, having lost the first two to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
The match was also the first at the Sekondi Sports Stadium for the team in many years.
The Black Stars began with pressure on the Ocean Stars, who were also chasing their first points of the campaign.
A penalty awarded Ghana in 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was brought down was missed by returning captain Jordan Ayew.
The save by Somali goalie Ibrahim Hussein gave his side the needed confidence to stop their hosts from breaking them.
However, that could not last till the break as the Ocean Stars succumbed to a corner kick, which was headed into play by Mohammed Salisu, finding the head of his defensive partner Jonas Adjei Adjetey.
The goal by the Wolsburg defender is his first for the national team.
From the break, the Stars fought hard to extend the lead with interim coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren throwing in more attackers.
This boosted the midfield play as a move started by Thomas Partey found Felix Afena-Gyan in position with his feeble shot going under Hussein.
It was the Igdir FK player’s second consecutive goal for the senior national team.
With 3 points in the bag, Ghana move up above Somalia ahead of the return leg, also scheduled to take place at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Monday.
Group C leaders Ivory Coast and The Gambia are later scheduled ti slug it out for the proper standings after Matchday 3.
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