The senior national team, the Black Stars, opened camp in Accra today, March 17, 2025, to begin preparations for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar.
The team will train at the Accra Sports Stadium for four days before facing Chad on Friday, March 21, at 19:00 GMT. They will then travel to Morocco to take on Madagascar at the Stade Mimoun Al Arsi on Monday, March 24.
Coach Otto Addo has named a 23-man squad for the crucial encounters, with only three local players making the final selection. The invited players are expected to report to camp today to commence training.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott have already arrived in Ghana, while key players Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey have also joined the squad.
After missing out on AFCON 2025, the Black Stars are eager to restore national pride with strong performances in these must-win matches.
Currently sitting second in Group I with nine points—level with leaders Comoros—the team must secure maximum points to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.