The Black Stars’ 25-man roster for the next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali was decided and announced by head coach Otto Addo on August 26, 2025.
The full list is provided below:
Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen)
Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak)
Defenders:
Gideon Mensah (Auxerre)
Derrick Arthur Köhn (Union Berlin) – first-ever call-up
Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)
Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Başakşehir)
Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahçe)
Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel)
Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland) – rising star after impressive Unity Cup displays
Midfielders:
Elisha Owusu (Auxerre) – returning after recovery from injury
Ibrahim Osman (Auxerre)
Ibrahim Sulemana (Atalanta BC)
Abdul Salis Samed (OGC Nice)
Thomas Partey (Villarreal CF) – vice-captain and seasoned leader
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) – starred domestically and returns in fine form
Forwards:
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy)
Jerry Afriyie (RAAL La Louvière)
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta) – international returnee
Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club)
Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah)
Derrick Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana return after extended absences, and Arthur Köhn receives his first call-up to the national squad. Additionally, Caleb Yirenkyi receives attention for his exceptional efforts.
Benjamin Asare, who was named the country’s first-choice goalkeeper earlier in the year, is a key player in Ghana’s 2025 triumphs, and his participation highlights his rise.
On September 4, 2025, Ghana will travel to Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno to play Chad.
Then on September 8, 2025, the Black Stars will host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.
These qualifiers are crucial as the Black Stars aim to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Ghana leads Group I after six games.
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