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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Saturday, March 15, 2025
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🇬🇭 Ghana News: Ghana Coach Otto Addo Names Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Nsoatreman Quit GPL
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Still on the Black Stars, the team has been hit with a major injury crisis with 12 key players ruled out for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Majeed Ashimeru, and Joseph Paintsil.
On Monday, March 17, the Black Stars will convene in Accra for a four-day training camp ahead of their clash against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21.
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has expressed his excitement after receiving another call-up to the Black Stars camp.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has urged fans to rally behind the Black Stars as they gear up for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
More on Kurt Okraku, he has expressed gratitude for the ‘advice and support’ from former GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi following his election to the CAF Executive Committee.
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has emphasised the need for a major overhaul in the country’s sports sector following a series of disappointing performances.
In the Ghana Premier League, Nsoatreman FC have announced their decision to withdraw from the competition, citing recent incidents during their matches against Asante Kotoko and Samartex.
⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Marcus Rashford & Jordan Henderson Named in Thomas Tuchel’s First England Squad
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford and Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson were named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad since taking charge as manager ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Still on England, Thomas Tuchel insists his controversial selection of Jordan Henderson was “easy,” describing the former Liverpool captain as a “serial winner.
⚽ Transfer News: Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Sporting Star Geovany Quenda, Arne Slot Expresses Desire for Virgil van Dijk To Extend Liverpool Contract
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Sporting CP to sign Manchester United target Geovany Quenda ahead of the summer transfer window.
More on Chelsea, the Blues have no intention of allowing midfielder Enzo Fernandez to leave the club anytime soon, despite rumoured transfer interest from Real Madrid.
Arne Slot has expressed his desire for Virgil van Dijk to extend his stay at Liverpool after the centre-back admitted earlier this week that he has “no idea” whether he will remain at the club next season.
Still on Liverpool, the Premier League leaders have yet to reach an agreement with defender Ibrahima Konate over a new contract, despite ongoing talks.
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has once again expressed his contentment with life on Tyneside but has also hinted that discussions regarding his future at the club are likely to take place in the summer.
Arsenal remain interested in signing Athletic Club winger Nico Williams but will have to fend off competition from Bayern Munich.
Manchester United would prefer to sell midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to a foreign club if he decides to leave.
West Ham United have joined the race to sign former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham from AS Roma in the summer transfer window.
Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for February, earning the accolade for a record-equalling seventh time and drawing level with Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane as the joint-most decorated winners of the award.
Mikel Arteta says he is proud of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England national team call-up, having handed the 18-year-old his first-team debut at Arsenal.
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