Ghana’s Otto Addo names 24-man squad for World Cup qualifiers

Head coach of Ghana senior national team, Otto Addo has named a 24-man squad for the double 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Central Africa Republic and Comoros this month.

The German trained tactician has handed a first call up to 21-year-old OG Nice defender, Kojo Peprah Oppong with Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku making a return to the national team after recovering from an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury last month.

A notable name who has returned to the Black Stars is right-back, Alidu Seidu who has been in form for Ligue 1 club Rennes this campaign.

There is good news for the Ghana Premier League with two players earning a slot in Otto’s Squad. Medeama SC midfielder Prince Owusu has been handed his debut call up following his brilliant start to the Ghana Premier League and Hearts of Oak keeper, Benjamin Asare retains his spot.

Ghana will play the penultimate World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknes in Morocco at 16h00 GMT on Wednesday, October 8, before hosting Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium at 19: 00 GMT on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

The Black Stars are chasing a fifth World Cup appearance as they currently sit at the top of Group I with 19 points with two matches to the end of the qualifiers.

Otto Addo’s Full Squad

 

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