Black Stars coach Otto Addo has Named a 26 man squad to for the double header 2026 World cup qualifier against Mali and Central Africa Republic.
The Squad is without captain Andre Ayew, and Goalkeeper Richard Ofori.
Goalkeepers Lawrence Ati Zigi, and Jojo Wollacott will be joined by Asante kotoko’s Frederick Asare
The squad includes debut call-ups for Cagliari midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana and West Bromwich Albion forward Brandon Thomas-Asante. Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare as the only home-based player included in the team.
The former Borussia Dortmund Talent scout has retained several of his key players for the two qualifying matches. Fit-again Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey returns to the squad, joining Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Alexander Djiku, Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Salis Abdul Samed, and Mohammed Salisu.
Striker Antoine Semenyo, along with wingers Kamaldeen Sulemana, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Ernest Nuamah, and Osman Bukari, have also been named in the squad.
Coach Otto Addo has also handed call up to Ebenezer Annan, Ibrahim Osman, Jerome Opoku, Abdul Mumin, Abu Francis, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Seven players are confirmed injured and will miss the double-header: Baba Iddrisu, Majeed Ashimeru, Inaki Williams, Joseph Paintsil, Nathaniel Adjei, Dennis Odoi, and Daniel Amartey. Long-term injuries have also sidelined Kofi Kyere and Joseph Aidoo.
