OTTO ADDO NAMES 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER SQUAD: NEW FACES AND OLD GUARD  

By: Isaac Amponsah (Dr Ike) and Aaron Kintoh 

Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad ahead of a double header in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros in October.

Defender Kojo Peprah Oppong of OGC Nice and Medeama SC midfielder Prince Owusu have been handed their debut call-up to the Black Stars.

Below is Otto Addo’s Squad 

Ghana's upcoming World Cup qualifier schedule includes an away match against the Central African Republic at Stade d'Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 16:00 GMT, followed by a home match against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 19:00 GMT.

The Black Stars are on track for a fifth World Cup appearance, currently leading Group I with 19 points and just two matches left to play in the qualifiers. 

With only a single win needed from their remaining two fixtures, Ghana is poised to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

Their closest competitor, Madagascar, trails three points behind with 16 points, making Ghana the clear favorite to qualify.