Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 24-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali next month.
The list features several established names, including Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Antoine Semenyo, and Inaki Williams.
Union Berlin left-back Derrick Arthur Köhn receives his maiden call-up after a strong campaign in Germany. The 26-year-old, who joined Union Berlin this summer following a productive loan spell at Werder Bremen, made 27 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring twice.
In attack, Kamal Deen Sulemana returns to the fold after sealing a move from Southampton to Serie A outfit Atalanta, where he has made an encouraging start. Midfielder Elisha Owusu also re-enters the squad, having fully recovered from a long-term injury.
Exciting youngster Caleb Yirenkyi of FC Nordsjaelland earns his first senior call-up following impressive displays at the Unity Cup in London and a promising run in Denmark.
Defender Tariq Lamptey makes his comeback to the side, while Christopher Bonsu Baah and Ireland-based goalkeeper Joseph Anang are also included in the team.Ghana currently leads Group I in the African qualifiers with 15 points, recording five wins and one defeat in six games.
The Black Stars will take on Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, before returning home to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025.
