Otto Addo Names Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chad and Madagascar
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the Black Stars squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar later this month.
The list, which features a blend of experience and youthful talent, was released ahead of the crucial fixtures.
Ghana’s goalkeeping department includes Lawrence Ati-Zigi (FC St. Gallen), Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town), and Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak) who receives his debut call-up
The defensive lineup sees notable inclusions such as Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), and Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahçe). Rising talents like Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), and Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel) also made the squad.
The midfield is anchored by experienced players like Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC) and Kudus Mohammed (West Ham United), while Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyon), who has been in fine form, also made the cut. Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre) and Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge) complete the midfield options.
The attack is spearheaded by Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) and Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), alongside Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth), Kamal Deen Sulemana (Southampton), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk), and Jerry Afriyie (FC Lugano).
Ghana will take on Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to face Madagascar in Morocco on Monday, March 25.
Currently, the Black Stars sit at the top of Group I alongside Comoros, both having secured nine points from their first four matches. These two matches will be crucial in strengthening Ghana’s position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
