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Ghana Adds Nine New Players Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

The Black Stars squad expands with fresh talent as head coach Carlos Queiroz addresses medical concerns before matches against Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and a friendly with Morocco.

Ghana national football team training in Accra
Ghana Adds Nine New Players Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Head coach Carlos Queiroz has broadened the Black Stars roster, bringing in nine new players amid medical uncertainties surrounding some squad members. The additions come ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as an international friendly against Morocco.

The new call‑ups include Jonas Adjetey of VfL Wolfsburg, Alidu Seidu from OGC Nice, Ebenezer Annan of Rapid Bucharest, and Rockson Yeboah of Osasuna. Other additions are Brandon Thomas‑Asante of Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini of Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh of Kalba, and Felix Afena‑Gyan of Igdir FK.

Accra hosted the national team’s training camp on Monday, September 21, 2026, to kick off preparations for the double‑header against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. The squad will resume training on Tuesday in readiness for the upcoming fixtures.

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