Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz has named a preliminary list of 28 players for the 2026 World Cup, as the Black Stars prepare for a tournament warm-up game against Wales in Cardiff next Tuesday.
Issued on: 28/05/2026 - 15:54
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Veteran striker Jordan Ayew will skipper a national side competing for the fifth time in the last six World Cups. The 34-year-old, who will be featuring at the World Cup for the third time, is listed among nine forwards including Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo and Athletic Club's Inaki Williams. Baba Abdul Rahman, who turns out for the Greek outfit PAOK, returns to Ghana's national team after nearly three years. Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has also been picked. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault following allegations from four different women between 2020 and 2022. The 32-year-old, who plays for La Liga side Villarreal, is due to stand trial next year. Partey made 167 appearances for Arsenal between 2020 and 2025 and left the north London outfit after his contract expired. 'Mission man' Queiroz takes over as Ghana head coach
Ghana players before their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on 12 October 2025. © AP - Misper Apawu
