Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, has officially unveiled a 23-man squad for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Head coach Otto Addo’s selection is headlined by the highly anticipated return of Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
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| Ghana’s Black Stars announce their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar |
Thomas Partey Returns to Boost Ghana’s Midfield
Deputy captain Thomas Partey makes his comeback after missing Ghana’s last
four Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due to injury. With over 50
international caps since his debut in 2016, the 31-year-old's leadership and
experience will be pivotal in the Black Stars’ campaign to strengthen their
position in Group I.
Squad Leadership & Key Inclusions
Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew will captain the team, which features three
home-based talents: goalkeeper Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), defender
Razak Simpson (Nations FC), and midfielder Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC).
Other notable selections include Southampton winger Kamal Deen Sulemana, who
returns from a long-term injury, and CD Lugo’s Jerry Afriyie, who earned his
spot after an impressive performance against Niger in November 2024. A fresh
addition to the squad is Christopher Bonsu Baah of KRC Genk. The versatile
left-footed forward began his career at Accra Shooting Stars before rising
through European football, first with Norway’s Sarpsborg 08 before joining Genk
in July 2023.
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| SEE SQUAD LIST |
Match Schedule & Ghana’s Current Standing
The Black Stars will commence a four-day training camp on Monday, March 17,
2025, ahead of their home clash against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on
Friday, March 21. They will then travel to Morocco to face Madagascar at the
Grand Stade d’Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, for their second Group I
encounter.
Ghana currently holds second place in Group I with nine points from four
matches, tied with leaders Comoros. Their qualification journey began with a
1-0 win over Madagascar, followed by a setback against Comoros. However,
back-to-back victories against Mali and the Central African Republic in June
2024 reignited their hopes of securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
which will be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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