The Black Stars’ preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are underway, with 14 players already reporting to camp in Accra.

According to Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, the early arrivals include Antoine Semenyo, Elisha Owusu, Salis Abdul Samed, Ibrahim Osman, Joseph Annan, Benjamin Asare, Ibrahim Sulemana, Mohammed Salisu, Jonas Adejey, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Caleb Yirenkye, Jerry Afriyie, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, and Tariq Lamptey.

Captain Thomas Partey and the rest of the squad are expected to link up with the team later this evening, with the first full training session scheduled for Tuesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana will travel to N’Djamena for their first qualifier against Chad on Thursday, September 4, at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno. The team will then return home to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8.

The Black Stars are holding double training sessions in Accra today and tomorrow before their departure for Chad, as they aim to secure crucial points in the race to the 2026 World Cup.