Ghana’s Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and the Central African Republic.
The list includes a mix of experienced players and exciting new talents as Ghana looks to secure a strong position on the road to the global showpiece.
Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers
The goalkeeping department sees the return of familiar names:
- Lawrence Ati-Zigi (FC St. Gallen)
- Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town)
- Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak)
Ati-Zigi has been a consistent presence between the posts, while Wollacott is making a comeback after injury concerns. Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare earns a call-up, signaling a boost for local-based players.
Defenders
Otto Addo has assembled a solid defensive unit, featuring:
- Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre)
- Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade)
- Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)
- Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir)
- Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahçe)
- Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel)
- Razak Simpson (Nations FC)
- Kingsley Schindler (Samsunspor)
- Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC)
The inclusion of Jonas Adjetey and Razak Simpson offers fresh defensive options, while stalwarts like Salisu, Djiku, and Mensah bring experience and stability.
Midfielders
Ghana’s midfield boasts a balance of creativity and steel with:
- Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC)
- Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre)
- Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge)
- Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)
- Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyon)
Partey’s leadership and Kudus’ attacking flair will be pivotal, while Abu Francis gets a chance to prove himself on the big stage.
Forwards
Ghana’s attack is packed with firepower, featuring:
- Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth)
- Kamal Deen Sulemana (Southampton)
- Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
- Jerry Afriyie (CD Lugo)
- Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk)
Jordan Ayew remains a key figure, while Kamaldeen Sulemana and Inaki Williams will add pace and trickery to the frontline. The inclusion of Jerry Afriyie and Christopher Bonsu Baah highlights Otto Addo’s intent to introduce new attacking options.
Key Talking Points
- Return of Thomas Partey
- The Arsenal midfielder’s return adds leadership and experience. His presence will be crucial in dictating the midfield tempo.
- Mohammed Kudus’ Hot Form
- With impressive performances for West Ham, Kudus is expected to be Ghana’s creative engine in attack.
- New Faces in Defense
- Players like Jonas Adjetey and Razak Simpson will be eager to impress and cement their places in the squad.
- A Competitive Attack
- Otto Addo has plenty of attacking options, giving him tactical flexibility against Chad and Central African Republic.
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