PAOK’s Abdul Rahman Baba celebrates after scoring. EPA/ACHILLEAS CHIRAS
Tuesday May 26, 2026. 11:00
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation camp and the friendly against Wales in Cardiff.
The team opened camp on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Dragon Park in Cardiff, ahead of the international friendly against Wales on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Former Chelsea FC left-back Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK) makes a major return after nearly three years, having impressed this season with 35 appearances, three goals, and three assists.
Other key returnees include Ernest Nuamah (Lyon) after almost a year out due to ACL injury, Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Augustine Boakye, and Alidu Seidu.
Young Ajax defender Paul Reverson (20) earns his first call-up for assessment with a long-term view.
The squad is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana faces Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
Full 28-man Black Stars squad for the World Cup preparation camp and Wales friendly.
Goalkeepers
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen)
Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak)
Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
Solomon Agbasi (Hearts of Oak)
Paul Reverson (Jong Ajax)
Defenders
Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK)
Gideon Mensah (Auxerre)
Marvin Senaya (Auxerre)
Alidu Seidu (Rennes)
Jerome Opoku (İstanbul Başakşehir)
Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano)
Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg)
Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice)
Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow)
Midfielders
Thomas Partey (Villarreal)
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City)
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta)
Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)
Caleb Yirenkyi (Nordsjælland)
Kwasi Sibo (Oviedo)
Augustine Boakye (Saint-Étienne)
Forwards
Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
Ernest Nuamah (Lyon)
Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City)
Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzeň)