Accra [Ghana], June 2 (ANI): Ghana finally unveiled their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Carlos Queiroz forced to contend with several late injury concerns before finalising his 26-man selection.The Black Stars had already suffered a major setback with the absence of Mohammed Kudus, who failed to recover from a thigh injury in time for the tournament.The influential midfielder’s chances of returning for the World Cup had appeared slim after he sustained a quadriceps injury in January and subsequently underwent surgery.๐ซถ๐พ 26 Men. One Mission! ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ค Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghanaโs squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. ๐๐๏ธ The campaign begins on 17 June against Panama in Toronto, followed by a clash with England in Boston on 23 June and Croatia inโฆ pic.twitter.com/qLCpZwuGxnโ ๐ฌ๐ญ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 1, 2026Ghana were dealt another blow with defender Mohammed Salisu also ruled out. The centre-back suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a Ligue 1 match in January, ending any hopes of a timely recovery.There was, however, a welcome return to the squad for Baba Abdul Rahman. The 31-year-old left-back is back in the national setup after a three-year absence. Although he was part of Ghana’s 2022 World Cup squad, he has made just one international appearance since that tournament.Ghana begin their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in their remaining Group L fixtures.Squad:Goalkeepers: Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-ZigiDefenders: Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Kojo Oppong Preprah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Marvin SenayaMidfielders: Augustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Caleb YirenkyiForwards: Prince Kwabena Adu, Jordan Ayew, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Inaki Williams. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)


