Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has released his 26-man squad for the upcoming matches against Mali and the Central African Republic. The squad features a mix of experienced players and new faces, with some notable absences.
In goal, Otto Addo has selected Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jojo Wollacott, and Frederick Asare of Asante Kotoko. The defensive line-up sees the omission of the seasoned Daniel Amartey but includes Tariq Lamptey, Mohammed Salisu, and Alexander Djiku, among others.
The midfield welcomes back Thomas Partey, who will be joined by Salis Samed, Elish Owusu, Edmond Addo, and other talented players. Otto Addo has also given maiden call-ups to Ibrahim Sulemana and Brandon Thomas-Asante, recognizing their impressive performances.
Two significant absentees from the squad are Dede Ayew and Inaki Williams, who have been left out for undisclosed reasons.
The Black Stars are set to take on Mali in Bamako on June 6, before returning home to face the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on June 10.
Full Squad:
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Lawrence Ati-Zigi | St. Gallen |
| Jojo Wollacott | Charlton Athletic | |
| Frederick Asare | Asante Kotoko | |
| Defenders | Gideon Mensah | AJ Auxerre |
| Ebenezer Annan | FK Novi Pazar | |
| Mohammed Salisu | AS Monaco | |
| Jerome Opoku | Istanbul Basaksehir | |
| Abdul Mumin | Rayo Vallecano | |
| Alexander Djiku | Fenerbahce Istanbul | |
| Alidu Seidu | Stade Rennes | |
| Tariq Lamptey | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
| Midfielders | Mohammed Kudus | West Ham United |
| Ernest Nuamah | Olympique Lyon | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | RC Lens | |
| Ibrahim Sulemana | Cagliari Calcio | |
| Edmund Addo | FK Radnicki Nis | |
| Thomas Partey | FC Arsenal | |
| Elisha Owusu | AJ Auxerre | |
| Abu Francis | Cercle Brugge | |
| Forwards | Osman Bukari | RS Belgrade |
| Issahaku Abdul Fatawu | Leicester City (on loan from Sporting CP) | |
| Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth | |
| Jordan Ayew | Crystal Palace | |
| Ibrahim Osman | FC Nordsjaelland | |
| Kamaldeen Sulemana | FC Southampton | |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | West Bromwich Albion |
Coach Otto Addo will be hoping that this squad can deliver positive results against Mali and the Central African Republic, as the Black Stars continue their journey in the international football arena.
