Ghana's Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has made nine additions to his squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as a friendly match against Morocco. The new players were added due to medical concerns involving some players in the original squad. The Ghana Football Association announced the changes, which cover all three outfield departments.
The nine new additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards. Notable additions include Rockson Yeboah, a defender from Osasuna, who has received his first senior Ghana call-up after making three La Liga appearances this season. The attacking department has been reinforced by Brandon Thomas-Asante from Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini from Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh from Kalba, and Felix Afena-Gyan from Iğdır FK.
The Black Stars opened their training camp in Accra on September 21, 2026, as preparations began for the upcoming international assignments. The team will continue training with the expanded squad, allowing Queiroz to assess his new players ahead of the qualifiers. Ghana will travel to Bouaké to face Côte d'Ivoire on September 24, before hosting The Gambia in the second qualifier.
The latest additions give Queiroz more options as Ghana prepare for a demanding international window and begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 AFCON. The Black Stars will then face Morocco in an international friendly on October 4. The new players will help strengthen the squad, providing Queiroz with a wider range of choices.
The full list of new Black Stars additions includes Jonas Adjetey from VfL Wolfsburg, Alidu Seidu from OGC Nice, Ebenezer Annan from Rapid Bucharest, and Rahim Ibrahim from Slovan Bratislava. These players will join the existing squad, providing Queiroz with a more comprehensive selection of players.
Rockson Yeboah's call-up is a significant addition to the squad, marking his first senior Ghana call-up. The Osasuna defender has made a positive impact in La Liga this season, and his inclusion will provide Queiroz with more defensive options. The Black Stars will look to make a strong impression in their AFCON qualifying matches.
The Black Stars' coaching staff will be eager to assess the new players' performances in training and potentially in the upcoming matches. The team's success in the qualifiers will depend on the integration of the new players and their ability to adapt to the team's dynamics. The coaching staff will be working closely with the players to ensure a smooth transition.
Key points
- Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to Ghana's Black Stars squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a friendly match against Morocco.
- The new additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, covering all three outfield departments.
- The Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire on September 24, followed by a match against The Gambia and a friendly against Morocco on October 4.
