World Cup Qualifiers: 26 Players Culled by Otto Addo
Coach Otto Addo has named 25 players to face Mali and Central Africa Republic (CAR) in Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.
At a press conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Otto announced the comeback of Tariq Lamptey and Thomas partey.
Cagliari’s Ibrahim Sulemana and West Bromwich Albion’s Brandon Thomas-Asante gained their debutant national call-ups while Asante Kotoko’s Fedrick Asare got his second national call-up.
At the presser, Otto expressed his elation in retaking the Black Stars job saying “I’m very happy to be back. It was not easy but the FA had a lot of good talk with Dortmund and I’m back home now. I’m really really excited.”
He anticipates a tough task ahead but is willing to give out his best.
“I’m looking forward to the next match. It will be difficult especially because we are some points behind. It’s a tough situation but I’m looking forward to it.”
Ghana will face Mali in Bamako on June 6 and Central Africa Republic on June 10.
Below is a Full List of the Squad:
Goalkeepers
Lawrence Ati Zigi
Joseph Wollacot
Frederick Asare
Defenders
Gideon Mensah
Ebenezer Annan
Mohammed Salisu
Jerome Opoku
Abdul Mumin
Alexander Djiku
Alidu Seidu
Tariq Lamptey
Midfield
Mohammed Kudus
Ernest Nuamah
Salis Abdul Samed
Ibrahim Sulemana
Thomas Partey
Edmund Addo
Elisha Owusu
Abu Francis
Forwards
Osman Bukari
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
Antoine Semenyo
Jordan Ayew
Ibrahim Osman
Kamaaldeen Sulemana
Brandon Thomas-Asante
