Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces injured Inaki Williams in Ghana squad

Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has been called up to replace Inaki Williams in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Central African Republic and Comoros.

The 26-year-old forward, who scored a brace for Coventry City on Saturday, has been in fine form this season with five goals and three assists in nine Championship matches.

He comes in for Williams, who sustained an injury during Athletic Bilbao’s La Liga clash with Mallorca on Saturday, ruling him out of the upcoming fixtures.

🚨Squad Update: Brandon Thomas-Asante has been called up to replace Iñaki Williams, who misses out due to injury.#BlackStars | #FIFAWCQ pic.twitter.com/EXDydKUy6u
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 5, 2025

The 31-year-old was part of Otto Addo’s 24-man squad named for the double-header. The Black Stars are currently in Casablanca, Morocco, preparing for their game against the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Ghana will then host Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as they aim to seal qualification for a fifth World Cup appearance. The team sits top of Group I with 19 points and two matches remaining.