Ghana/2026 World Cup (Q): Without André Ayew, with two new ones, the Ghana list

This Wednesday, coach Otto Addo unveiled Ghana's list of 26 players to face Mali and the Central African Republic in June. 

On June 6 and 10, the Black Stars will face Mali (in Bamako) and the Central African Republic in Kumasi respectively for the matches of the 3rd and 4th days in Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. 

Ghana's list for these two matches was revealed by the coach during a press conference this Thursday. André Ayew, the captain, is not summoned. Thomas Partey returns to the national team. Ibrahim Sulemana (Cagliari defensive midfielder, 21) and Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion striker, 25) were called up for the first time. 

After two days in Group I of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana occupies 2nd place with 4 points. 

The Ghana list
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Wollacott, Fredrick Asare

Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Mohamed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Abdul Mumin, Alexander Djiku, Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey

Midfielders: 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, Sulemana Kamaldeen, Brandon Thomas-Asante.