Otto Addo names squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali next month, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has selected a 24-man roster. Regulars Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Inaki Williams, Mohammed Kudus, and Thomas Partey are on the roster.
Derrick, a left-back for Union Berlin After an outstanding season with Werder Bremen, Arthur Köhn, who has been on the technical team’s radar, receives his first call-up. After an impressive season on loan at Werder Bremen, where he made 27 appearances and scored two goals in the German Bundesliga, the 26-year-old moved from Galatasaray to Union Berlin this summer.
After a strong start in Italy, winger Kamal Deen Sulemana, who just moved from Southampton to Serie A team Atalanta, gets a spot.
France-based midfielder Elisha Owusu returns to the squad after recovering from a long-term injury.
Caleb Yirenkyi, a young player, is rewarded for his impressive accomplishments with FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark after making an impression at the Unity Cup in London.
In addition to Christopher Bonsu Baah and Ireland-based goalkeeper Joseph Anang securing berths for the doubleheader games, defender Tariq Lamptey returns to the team.
With five victories and one loss from six games, Ghana leads Group I in the African Qualifiers with 15 points.
The Black Stars will welcome Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025, after playing Chad at Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4.
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