Ghana head into the break frustrated after failing to break down Somalia in the first half of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium.
The Black Stars were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was brought down inside the penalty area, with the referee pointing to the spot following a jersey pull by a Somali defender.
However, captain Jordan Ayew failed to capitalise on the opportunity, missing his penalty and allowing Somalia to escape an early setback.
The missed spot-kick proved a significant moment in an opening half in which Ghana struggled to translate their attacking opportunities into a goal.
Somalia, meanwhile, remained organised defensively and managed to keep the hosts at bay as both sides went into the dressing room with the scoreline goalless.
Ghana will need a more clinical display after the restart as they search for a crucial breakthrough in their bid to revive their 2027 AFCON qualification campaign.
Half-time: Ghana 0-0 Somalia.
