Black Stars: Otto Addo announces squad for Asian tour

The preparations towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana start in November when the Black Stars travel to Asia to face the 2002 World Cup co-host nations, Japan and South Korea.

Ghana’s squad has been released with star names like Mohammed Kudus, skipper Jordan Ayew, Fatawu Issahaku, Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams all missing due to injuries and fitness concerns.

The goalkeeping department is headlined by Ghana and Hearts of Oak’s number 1 Benjamin Asare, with St. Gallen’s Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang of St. Patrick’s Athletic included.

Mohammed Salisu, Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah and Caleb Yirenkyi are part of Otto Addo’s defence for the tour.

Medeama’s Prince Owusu and Kwasi Sibo retain their slots in midfield, with Christopher Bonsu Baah included.

Kelvin Nkrumah of Medeama gets a first call-up to the senior national team after showing many glimpses of a great winger recently.

Prince Adu Kwabena of Victoria Plzen in the Czech Republic and Prince Osei Owusu of Montreal in the MLS also were selected. Antoine Semenyo and the in-form Asante Thomas conclude the team’s attack.

The squad in full.

Ghana will face Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday, 14th November at 10 am, before a visit to Seoul World Cup Stadium in the capital of South Korea, Seoul.