Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, set to take place in early September. The team will face Chad in N’Djamena on 4 September, followed by a home match against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on 8 September.
Squad Highlights
Returnees & Stars: The squad includes key regulars such as Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Antoine Semenyo, and Iñaki Williams . Noteworthy Call-ups: Derrick Arthur Köhn earns his first senior call-up from Union Berlin . Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta BC) also returns to the fold, alongside midfielder Elisha Owusu after injury . Additional inclusions include Jonas Adjetey, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Joseph Paintsil, Tariq Lamptey, Caleb Yirenkyi, and goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.
Goalkeepers
Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen) Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic) Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak) — the only home-based player selected, and Ghana’s newly appointed first-choice keeper.
Squad Breakdown by Position (Based on MetroTVOnline summary):
Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Derrick Arthur Köhn, Mohammed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Alexander Djiku, Jonas Adjetey, Tariq Lamptey, Caleb Yirenkyi Midfielders: Elisha Owusu, Mohammed Kudus, Ibrahim Osman, Ibrahim Sulemana, Thomas Partey, Abdul Salis Samed Forwards: Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Joseph Paintsil, Jerry Afriyie, Jordan Ayew, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Iñaki Williams.
Key Absences
Andre “Dede” Ayew has once again been omitted from the squad, drawing significant attention given his long-standing presence in the team.
What This Means for Ghana’s World Cup Quest
Ghana currently tops CAF Group I, with a solid points lead in the race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup . The blend of established internationals and fresh talent indicates Otto Addo’s strategy of balancing experience with youth in the high-stakes campaign ahead.
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