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Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for CAR and Comoros World Cup Qualifiers

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for Ghana’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR) and Comoros.Ghana national jerseyGhana travel guides

The list features a blend of experience and youthful talent, with key players Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur), Thomas Partey (Villarreal CF), and Inaki Williams (Athletic Club) all included.

Leicester City duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, as well as Atalanta winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, also make the cut.

In goal, St. Gallen’s Lawrence Ati Zigi is joined by Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and Joseph Anang of St. Patrick’s Athletic.Hearts of Oak tickets

The defense sees stalwarts like Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), and Gideon Mensah (Auxerre) alongside promising names such as Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland) and Kojo Peprah Oppong (OGC Nice).

In midfield, Elisha Owusu (Auxerre), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Prince Owusu (Medeama SC), and Mohammed Kudus all made the list.

The attack is spearheaded by Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth), and Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy), with Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah) handed another chance to impress.

Ghana will face the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco, before returning home to host Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025.Ghana travel guidesTennis rackets

The Black Stars, who currently top Group I with 19 points, need just one more victory to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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