Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to announce his squad this week for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

This will be the team's first gathering in 2024 as they prepare for their fifth and sixth qualifying matches later this month. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana is eager to make a strong comeback.

The team's AFCON elimination drew heavy criticism, but the Black Stars are now focused on securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Otto Addo is expected to select a competitive squad for these important games. His final player list has already been submitted to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council for approval.

Several important players, including Alidu Seidu, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Abdul Mumin, and Daniel Kofi Kyereh, will miss Ghana’s upcoming matches due to injuries.

There is growing speculation that Andre Ayew, who has not played for the Black Stars since the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, might return to the squad.

Meanwhile, Jordan Ayew is expected to wear the captain’s armband for both games.

Ghana, currently second in Group I, will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, at 19:00 GMT. The team will then travel to Morocco to face Madagascar at the Grand Stade d’Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24.