Ghana's Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has made nine additions to the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as an international friendly against Morocco. The new players were called up due to medical uncertainties surrounding some existing squad members. The team began training in Accra on September 21, 2026, and will continue preparations on Tuesday.
The nine new players added to the squad include defenders Jonas Adjetey from VfL Wolfsburg, Alidu Seidu from OGC Nice, Ebenezer Annan from Rapid Bucharest, and Rockson Yeboah from Osasuna. Additionally, midfielder Rahim Ibrahim from Slovan Bratislava has been called up. These players will join the team as they prepare for their upcoming assignments.
The Black Stars squad also welcomes new forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante from Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini from Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh from Kalba, and Felix Afena-Gyan from Igdir FK. These additions are expected to bolster the team's attacking options for the upcoming matches.
The Black Stars will face Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as well as an international friendly against Morocco. These matches are crucial for the team's preparation and qualification for the tournament. The team's coach, Carlos Queiroz, emphasized the importance of winning the next game against Cote d'Ivoire.
The team opened camp in Accra on September 21, 2026, and will continue training to prepare for the upcoming matches. The coaching staff will assess the new players and make necessary adjustments to the team ahead of the games. The Black Stars' management has been dealing with some injury concerns, including the potential absence of Prince Adu Kwabena due to a head injury.
Carlos Queiroz has been under scrutiny for his team selections and tactics, but he remains committed to his approach. He recently stated that he is not changing his methods after 47 years of coaching. The team's assistant coach, Godwin Attram, has also been making significant contributions to the team's preparations.
The Black Stars' upcoming matches are crucial for their qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The team's performance in these games will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. The coaching staff will be working to ensure the team is well-prepared and motivated to achieve success in the upcoming assignments.
Key points
- Nine new players have been called up to the Black Stars squad due to medical uncertainties surrounding some existing squad members.
- The team will face Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as well as an international friendly against Morocco.
- The Black Stars began training in Accra on September 21, 2026, and will continue preparations ahead of the upcoming matches.
