Ghana head coach Otto Addo named a 29-man squad for the upcoming international friendly matches later this month as preparations continue toward the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Ghana vs Brazil
The Black Stars will face five-time World champions Brazil on September 23, 2022, at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France in the first test game.
Ghana vs Nicaragua
Ghana faces Nicaragua four days later in the second friendly in Lorca in Spain on September 27, 2022.
Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu has been named by Addo for the first time in the two matches and could be making his debut in the White shirt.
Tariq Lamptey
Brighton and former England U21 player Tariq Lamptey have a chance to make his Ghana debut since switching allegiance and has been included in Addo's 29-man list.
Inaki Williams
Former Spain youth player Inaki Williams who has recently switched his international allegiance to represent the West African country has also been listed.
Germany-born duo Stephan Kofi Ambrosius and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer are also listed in the Black Stars squad to face Brazil and Nicaragua.
Thomas Partey
Arsenal star Thomas Partey is making a return to the team having missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and the Central African Republic in June through injury.
Hearts of Oak attacker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh who has been in blistering form for the Black Galaxies in CHAN qualifications is the only home-based player named.
Full Black Stars Squad for Brazil and Nicaragua 2022
Below is the full list of Black Stars Squad for Brazil and Nicaragua Friendliness in September 2022
Player | Club | |
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Goal Keepers | Richard Ofori Abdul Manaf Nurudeen Joseph Wollacott |
Orlando Pirates KAS Eupen Charlton Athletic |
Defenders | Denis Odoi Tariq Lamptey Alidu Seidu Abdul Rahman Baba Gideon Mensah Alexander Djiku Mohammed Salisu Daniel Amartey Joseph Aidoo Stephan Kofi Ambrosius |
Club Brugge Brighton and Hove Albion Clermont Foot Reading FC AJ Auxerre Racing Strasbourg Southampton FC Leicester City Celta Vigo Karlsruher SC |
Midfielders | Thomas Partey Iddrisu Baba Mohammed Elisha Owusu Daniel-Kofi Kyereh Mohammed Kudus Andre Ayew |
Arsenal FC Real Mallorca KAA Gent SC Freiburg AFC Ajax Al Sadd FC |
Wingers | Kamaldeen Sulemana Daniel Afriyie Barnieh Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Osman Bukari Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer Jordan Ayew Antoine Selorm Semenyo |
Stade Rennes Hearts of Oak Sporting Lisbon Red Star Belgrade Hamburger SV Crystal Palace Bristol City |
Strikers | Inaki Williams Felix Afena-Gyan Benjamin Tetteh |
Athletic Bilbao US Cremonese Hull City |