L-R: Benjamin Asare, Kwame Opoku and Razak Simpson
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is reportedly set to announce his squad on Friday, March 14, 2025, for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Reports indicate that the manager will make several changes to his previous squad, which included a significant number of local players.
Former deputy skipper Thomas Partey, Mohammed Salisu, Antoine Semenyo, and Alexander Djiku, who all missed the team’s final game in the AFCON qualifiers, are set to return.
Despite these changes, some local players are expected to make the list, which will be officially announced in the coming days.
The Black Stars will face Chad in Accra on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to take on Madagascar on March 24, 2025.
Here are the three potential call-ups from the local league
Kwame Opoku
Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku is expected to be included in the squad following his impressive form since joining Kotoko in the second half of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
He has scored five goals in the league and is currently Kotoko’s second-highest scorer, trailing only Albert Amoah by two goals.
A call-up for the upcoming international break would mark his return to the national team for the first time since 2021.
Benjamin Asare
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been sensational for the Phobians this season.
He has kept 12 clean sheets, more than any other goalkeeper and has not conceded in his last six games across all competitions.
His outstanding performances could earn him a well-deserved call-up for the qualifiers.
Razak Simpson
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson could retain his spot in the team following his impressive performances with the Black Stars in November.
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