Partey, Baba Rahman listed in Otoo-Addo’s 24 man squad for Mali, CAR clash

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and PAOK defender Baba Rahman are reportedly set to be included in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.

After missing the last international fixtures in March, the pair are expected to be named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad to face Mali and the Central African Republic, according to Akoma FM.

The report also mentions that former Medeama striker Jonathan Sowah will make his return to the national team following a successful stint at Al Nassr in Libya.

Sowah is set to replace Atletico Club striker Inaki Williams, who will be absent due to foot surgery.

In terms of new additions, Cagliari midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is anticipated to be the only debutant in the squad.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced that the Black Stars will commence their training camp on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

According to a statement released by the GFA on Monday, May 27, 2024, the team will undergo a six-day training session before traveling to Bamako on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Here is the full Black Stars list:

Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Frederick Asare
Jojo Wollacott
Alidu Seidu
Tariq Lamptey
Denis Odoi
Gideon Mensah
Baba Rahman
Daniel Amartey
Alexander Djiku
Salisu Mohammed
Abdul Salis Samed
Mohammed Kudus
Ibrahim Sulemana
Andre Ayew
Thomas Partey
Baba Iddrisu
Osman Bukari
Fatawu Issahaku
Ernest Nuamah
Joseph Paintsil
Jonathan Sowah
Antoine Semenyo
Jordan Ayew