The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled the Black Stars squad for the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, as Ghana prepares for two decisive clashes against the Central African Republic (C.A.R) and Comoros.
Head coach Otto Addo has named a strong 26-man team featuring a blend of experienced internationals and exciting young talents.
Goalkeepers
Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen), Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), and Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic) will compete for the starting spot between the posts.
Defenders
The defensive lineup includes Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennais), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Jerome Opoku (İstanbul Başakşehir), Kojo Peprah Oppong (OGC Nice), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland), Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel), Ebenezer Annan (AS Saint-Étienne), and Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow).
Midfielders
In midfield, Thomas Partey (Villarreal CF) will lead alongside Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur), Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), and Prince Owusu (Medeama SC).
Forwards
The attacking department features in-form Leicester City duo Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Jordan Ayew, alongside Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta BC), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), and Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth).
Fixtures
- C.A.R vs Ghana – Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at the Stade Honneur de Meknès, Morocco (4:00 PM GMT).
- Ghana vs Comoros – Sunday, 12th October 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana (7:00 PM GMT).
With Ghana chasing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, these two matches will be crucial in determining the Black Stars’ qualification hopes.
Fans across the nation will be hoping the team can deliver strong performances to seal their place in the global showpiece.
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