The Black Stars have begun preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with just about half of the squad present.

Thirteen players out of the 23-man squad have arrived in the country, with 10 more set to join in the coming days before their first game on Friday, March 21.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo held his first training session on Monday, March 17, with only nine players available.

Four late arrivals, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Jerry Afriyie and Lawrence Agyekum, joined on Monday, bringing the total to 13.

While Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku and a few others are yet to arrive, Mohammed Kudus who arrived on Sunday, March 16, 2025, is yet to join the team in camp.

The manager expects a full squad for his third training session on Wednesday as he prepares for the match.

According to the team's itinerary, the Black Stars will hold four training sessions before their games against Chad.


Check out the full list below:

Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak)
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen)
Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town)
Kamaradini Mamoud (Medeama SC)
Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)
Gideon Mensah (Auxerre)
Razak Simpson (Nations FC)
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton FC)
Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth)
Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge)
Inaki Williams (Athletic Club)


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Meanwhile, watch Black Stars’ first training session ahead of Chad game