Afena-Gyan, Ashimeru headline Ghana squad for Mexico friendly

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 23-man squad for this month’s international friendly against Mexico.

The squad features a blend of established stars from both the domestic league and Europe, alongside promising U-23 talents being groomed for Ghana’s upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers.

All invited players have been closely monitored by the technical team in recent months.
Six home-based players have also earned call-ups as part of the ongoing assessment of local talent.

Notable names in the squad include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Ibrahim Osman.

Ashimeru returns after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that limited his involvement at both club and international level.

Afena-Gyan is also back in the squad, making his first appearance since featuring against Trinidad and Tobago in May last year during the Unity Cup in London.

The squad further includes Abdul Aziz Issah of Barcelona B, Ebenezer Annan of AS Saint-Étienne, and Paul Reverson of Ajax.

Midfielder Salim Adams, a standout performer for Medeama SC, headlines the list of home-based players. He is joined by Ebenezer Abban of Heart of Lions, Ebenezer Adade of Dreams FC, and Nations FC captain Razak Simpson.

Ghana will travel to Mexico for the international friendly scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026.

The coach is expected to select a number of players from this squad to strengthen the main team ahead of their upcoming clash against Wales on June 2, 2026.

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