Ghana's World Cup Dreams: Otto Addo Unveils Squad for Crucial Qualifiers

The wait is over! Coach Otto Addo has announced the squad for Ghana's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Mali and the Central African Republic. 

The Black Stars are gearing up for a crucial double-header, and the selected players will have the chance to make their mark and bring Ghana closer to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

Let's take a look at the talented group of players who will be representing the nation!

Squad

Goalkeepers:

1. Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen)
2. Jojo Wollacot (Hibernian FC)
3. Frederick Asare (Asante Kotoko)

Defenders:

1. Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre) 
2. Ebenezer Annan (FK Novi Pazar)
3. Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)
4. Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir)
5. Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano)
6. Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahce Istanbul)
7. Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennes)
8. Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion) 

Midfielders:

1. Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)
2. Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyon)
3. Salis Abdul Samed (RC Lens)
4. Ibrahim Sulemana (Cagliari Calcio)
5. Edmund Addo (FK Radnicki Nis)
6. Thomas Partey (FC Arsenal)
7. Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre)
8. Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge)

Forwards:

1. Osman Bukari (RS Belgrade)
2. Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City, loan from Sporting CP)
3. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
4. Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace)
5. Ibrahim Osman (FC Nordsjaelland)
6. Kamaldeen Sulemana (FC Southampton)
7. Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich)