The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Stars will leave Accra today, Tuesday, September 2, for N’Djamena ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad on Thursday, September 4.

According to the GFA, 12 players trained at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, with the rest of the 24-man squad joining later for the trip. The team will have one final training session in N’Djamena on Wednesday before the highly anticipated game at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm.

Otto Addo’s side currently leads Group I with 15 points from six matches, winning five and losing just one. A victory against Chad would strengthen their push for a fifth World Cup appearance.

The squad features experienced campaigners such as Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, and Mohammed Kudus, alongside exciting debutants like Derrick Arthur Köhn of Union Berlin, Caleb Yirenkyi of FC Nordsjaelland, Al-Qadsiah’s Christopher Bonsu Baah, and goalkeeper Joseph Anang from St. Patrick’s Athletic. Tariq Lamptey also returns after a long injury layoff.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Otto Addo expressed confidence in his team’s readiness:

> “The next focus is the Chad game, and I hope that we can win. We still have a very strong squad, with new players I’m excited to see on the pitch. Surely, we will have to dominate possession and attack.”

He also highlighted the importance of leadership from Partey and Ayew:

> “The experienced players know their role in our team. If they are in good shape, we will be successful.”

The coach further thanked Ghanaians, the GFA, and President John Mahama for their unwavering support, especially after the painful 0-5 defeat to Chad earlier this year — the first time the Black Stars had ever lost to their opponents.

Ghana will wrap up their Group I qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros in October.