Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has revealed his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic.

Injuries Force Key Players Out

Several key players will be unavailable for the qualifiers due to injuries. These include Baba Iddrisu, Inaki Williams, Majeed Ashimeru, Joseph Paintsil, Nathaniel Adjei, Denis Odoi, and Daniel Amartey.

Andre Ayew and Rahman Also Missing

In a surprising turn of events, Andre Ayew and Abdul Baba Rahman were also left out of the squad.

Full Squad Revealed

Here’s a look at the complete squad selected by Coach Addo:

  • Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Wollacott, Frederick Asare
  • Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Mohammed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Abdul Mumin, Alexander Djiku, Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey
  • Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Salis Samed, Ibragim Sulemana, Thomas Partey, Edmund Addo, Elisha Owusu, Abu Francis
  • Forwards: Osman Bukari, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ibrahim Osman Kamaldeen Sumenana, Brandon Thomas-Asante

Match Schedule

Ghana will kick off their campaign against Mali on June 6th before taking on Central African Republic on June 10th.