Selection board

Ghana Squad

The current signal picture is clear: Ghana face Mexico on May 22, 2026, the dugout is vacant after Otto Addo's exit, and the tactical pressure sits on defensive repair, midfield balance, and restoring structural calm.

Track Ghana national team call-ups, the likely Black Stars starting XI, and the current selection pressure around each line of the squad.
Last updated 2 Apr 2026

Likely XI

Seeded from local confidence, availability, and tactical fit scores.

Slot 1

Lawrence Ati-Zigi

GK

Slot 2

Caleb Yirenkyi

DEF

Slot 3

Derrick Köhn

DEF

Slot 4

Alexander Djiku

DEF

Slot 5

Jonas Adjetey

DEF

Slot 6

Thomas Partey

MID

Slot 7

Kwasi Sibo

MID

Slot 8

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

FWD

Slot 9

Antoine Semenyo

FWD

Slot 10

Jordan Ayew

FWD

Slot 11

Prince Kwabena Adu

FWD

Depth Chart

Sorted by index and momentum inside each line.

Goalkeepers

Lawrence Ati-Zigi79
Benjamin Asare64
Joseph Anang64

Defenders

Caleb Yirenkyi64
Derrick Köhn69
Alexander Djiku79
Jonas Adjetey69

Midfielders

Thomas Partey79
Kwasi Sibo69
Mohammed Kudus73
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh73

Forwards

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku79
Antoine Semenyo80
Jordan Ayew79
Prince Kwabena Adu69

Risers & Fallers

Momentum movers across the current camp picture.

Selection Debates

Narratives clustering around trust, balance, and fit.

Injury watch

0 live concerns

Partnership note

Best midfield chemistry comes when control and transition balance are paired, not stacked.

Hardest call

The right-side slot remains the most emotionally debated role in the squad.