Ghana have strengthened their technical department ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the appointment of Spanish coach Jose Daniel Martinez Alfonso to the Black Stars’ backroom staff.

Martinez Alfonso, who currently serves as an assistant coach and video analyst with MLS outfit Atlanta United FC, is expected to play a key role in scouting, match preparation, and performance analysis as Ghana fine-tunes plans for the global showpiece.

His inclusion forms part of a wider strategy to enhance the Black Stars’ technical depth as the team gears up for its fifth World Cup appearance. The Spaniard will work closely with head coach Otto Addo and the rest of the technical team, providing data-driven insights to shape tactics and ensure optimal player readiness.

Ghana are scheduled to reconvene in March for international friendlies against Austria and Germany, key tests in their World Cup build-up.

Drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, the Black Stars will be aiming to progress beyond the group stage after early exits at the 2014 and 2022 tournaments.