As Ghana gears up for the decisive final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, we have provided a detailed performance update on the players selected by coach Otto Addo for the crucial doubleheader against the Central African Republic and Comoros.
The Black Stars need just four points from the two matches to seal their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
GOALKEEPERS
Lawrence Ati-Zigi conceded two goals as St. Gallen suffered a 2-1 defeat to Thun in the Swiss Super League on Saturday.
Benjamin Asare kept a clean sheet for Hearts of Oak in their goalless draw with Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyabour Park on Friday.
Joseph Anang let in three goals as his team, St. Patrick’s Athletic, were eliminated from the FAI Cup semifinals by Cork City.
DEFENDERS
Alidu Seidu played the full 90 minutes for Stade Rennes in their 2-2 draw against Le Havre.
Gideon Mensah also lasted the entire duration for AJ Auxerre, though they lost 2-1 to Lens on Saturday.
Mohammed Salisu featured throughout AS Monaco’s 2-2 draw with Nice, while Jerome Opoku played for Istanbul Başakşehir in their 2-1 defeat to Konyaspor.
Kojo Peprah Oppong came on as a substitute for OGC Nice in the 2-2 draw against Rennes.
Caleb Yirenkyi played the full match as FC Nordsjaelland beat Vejle 3-0, while Jonas Adjetey remained on the bench for FC Basel’s 3-0 victory over Servette.
Ebenezer Annan helped AS Saint-Étienne to a 2-0 win over Montpellier, and Alexander Djiku completed 90 minutes in Spartak Moscow’s 3-2 away loss to CSKA Moscow.
MIDFIELDERS
Elisha Owusu featured for 76 minutes for AJ Auxerre in their 2-1 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1.
Thomas Partey played a full match for Villarreal as they lost 3-1 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday.
Kwasi Sibo was an unused substitute for Real Oviedo in their 2-0 loss to Levante.
Prince Owusu of Medeama SC was also included in the squad.
Mohammed Kudus grabbed his first goal of the season for Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 victory over Leeds United.
FORWARDS
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has earned a recall to the Black Stars after an outstanding display for Leicester City, where he scored a stunning goal in their 3-1 win over Swansea.
Joseph Paintsil played the entire match for LA Galaxy in their 2-1 loss to FC Dallas in the MLS.
Christopher Bonsu-Baah of Al-Qadsiah continues to develop abroad.
Kamaldeen Sulemana featured for 74 minutes in Atalanta’s 1-1 draw with Como in Serie A.
Jordan Ayew was an unused substitute for Leicester City in their 3-1 victory over Swansea.
Inaki Williams scored for Athletic Bilbao in their 2-1 win over Mallorca on Saturday but is expected to miss the World Cup qualifiers due to injury, as confirmed by his coach.
Antoine Semenyo delivered a brilliant performance, netting twice and providing an assist in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win against Fulham.
With several players in strong form, Ghana’s preparations look promising as Otto Addo’s side aims to book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup.