Ghana coach Otto Addo has included three local players in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying games.
For the first time this year, the West African powerhouse will regroup for the matchday five and six games of the qualifying games following AFCON 2025 qualification setback.
The Black Stars will play host to Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24, 2024.
Otto Addo has announced a strong 23-man squad for the must-win qualification games scheduled for next week with only three home-based players making the cut.
Hearts of Oak captain Benjamin Asare has earned his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars, thanks to his excellent performance this season. The 32-year-old has been pivotal for the Ghanaian giants, who currently sit third in the Ghana Premier League campaign. Asare has made 18 appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight, conceding just seven goals and keeping an impressive twelve clean sheet.
Medeama star Kamaradini Mamudu also make a return to the national team following an impressive form in the Ghana Premier League. The 22-year-old defender has scored four goals and provided two assists from 17 games this season.
Razak Simpson, who plies his trade for Nations FC retains his place in the national team after an impressive debut last November. He produced a top-class performances against Sudan and Niger, becoming the talking point in the media.
The enterprising defender has made 17 appearances this season for Nations FC, racking up two goals across the period.
The Black Stars, currently second in Group I with nine points, level with leaders Comoros, must secure maximum points to strengthen their qualification bid.