Christopher Bonsu Baah has earned his maiden call-up to the Ghana nationwide workforce as head coach Otto Addo named a 23-man squad for the essential 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers towards Chad and Madagascar.
The gifted 20-year-old winger, who performs for Belgian aspect Genk, has been rewarded for his spectacular performances in Europe and could have an opportunity to showcase his abilities on the worldwide stage.
Including additional power to the Black Stars is the return of Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who has been absent from nationwide responsibility attributable to accidents.
Partey’s final look for Ghana came to visit a yr in the past, and his comeback offers an enormous enhance to Addo’s midfield choices.
With over 50 worldwide caps, his expertise will likely be essential as Ghana goals to solidify its place in Group I.
Otto Addo Mixes Expertise with Contemporary Expertise
Whereas Partey’s return headlines the squad announcement, Addo has additionally retained a number of key names, together with Kamaldeen Sulemana, who’s again within the squad after recovering from an damage.
The Southampton winger’s tempo and dribbling capability will likely be an asset in Ghana’s assault.
Additionally making a return is Jerry Afriyie of CD Lugo, who impressed in a match towards Niger final yr.
His inclusion additional strengthens Ghana’s attacking choices, which will likely be key of their bid to safe back-to-back victories on this worldwide window.
Three home-based gamers have additionally been named within the squad: Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC), and Razak Simpson (Nations FC).
Ghana’s Highway to Qualification Continues
The Black Stars presently sit second in Group I with 9 factors from 4 matches, stage with leaders Comoros.
Ghana started their marketing campaign with a slim 1-0 win over Madagascar earlier than struggling a setback towards Comoros.
Nevertheless, they bounced again in June 2024 with victories over Mali and the Central African Republic to maintain their World Cup dream alive.
With solely the group winners securing automated qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the upcoming matches are essential.
Ghana will host Chad on the Accra Sports activities Stadium on Friday, March 21, earlier than touring to Morocco to face Madagascar on Monday, March 24.
Otto Addo’s squad will assemble on March 17 for 4 days of coaching forward of the primary match.
With a mixture of skilled internationals and rising abilities, the Black Stars will likely be decided to take care of momentum and take one other step towards securing their place within the subsequent World Cup
Squad
Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (FC St. Gallen), Joseph Wollacott (Crawley City), Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak).
Defenders:
Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Ebenezer Annan (Crimson Star Belgrade), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahçe), Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kingsley Schindler (Samsunspor), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC).
Midfielders:
Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC), Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre), Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge), Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United), Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyon).
Forwards:
Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth), Kamal Deen Sulemana (Southampton), Jordan Ayew (Leicester Metropolis), Jerry Afriyie (CD Lugo), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk).
