Black Stars face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 21, then take on Madagascar in Morocco on March 24
12 players miss out on Ghana squad for 2026 World cup qualifiers due to injuries
The Black Stars have been hit with a major injury crisis ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with 12 key players ruled out.
The sidelined players include Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Abdul Mumin, Joseph Aidoo, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Baba Iddrisu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Majeed Ashimeru, and Joseph Paintsil.
Injury Breakdown:
- Alidu Seidu – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Rehabilitation)
- Tariq Lamptey – Ankle Ligament Injury
- Brandon Thomas-Asante – Muscle Tear
- Abdul Mumin – Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Joseph Aidoo – Muscle Injury
- Abdul Manaf Nurudeen – Ankle Injury
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Recovering)
- Baba Iddrisu – Recovering from Injury
- Ibrahim Sulemana – Adductor Tendonitis
- Daniel Kofi Kyereh – Knee Injury
- Majeed Ashimeru – Still recovering, requires more time for full fitness
- Joseph Paintsil – Quadriceps Injury
The absence of these players presents a challenge for Ghana’s squad depth as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Ghana currently sit second in Group I with nine points from four matches, having secured three wins and one defeat, putting them level on points with Comoros.
Ghana’s qualifying campaign began with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar, followed by a loss to Comoros.
However, the Black Stars bounced back with consecutive wins over Mali and the Central African Republic in June last year, keeping their qualification hopes alive.
Below is the full squad:
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