Otto Addo Set to Announce Ghana Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

Ghana’s head coach Otto Addo's set to unveil his squad on Friday, 14 Mar 2025, ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar on 21 Mar & 24, respectively. Reports suggest notable changes will be made to the squad, with fresh faces expected to be included.

Local League Stars in Contention

Among the potential call-ups, 3 standout performers from the Ghana Premier League are tipped for selection:

• Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko, Striker): In red-hot form since rejoining Kotoko, Opoku’s goal scoring exploits have caught the attention of the black stars technical team.
• Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak, Goalkeeper): With 12 clean sheet this season, Asare's been a standout performer & could strengthen Ghana’s defensive setup.
• Razak Simpson (Nations FC, Defender): The center back impressed in the last international window and could provide much needed depth in defense.

Otto Addo Seeks National Support

As Ghana pushes for maximum points in the qualifiers, Addo's reached out to Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, urging unity and national support. The coach emphasized the importance of rallying behind the team to help them secure World cup qualification.

“Ghana urgently needs victories to qualify for the World Cup. We need the support of all Ghanaians especially the Ga chiefs, so that the whole nation can celebrate together if we make it”

Must Win Matches for Addo

The black stars are joint top of Group I with Comoros both on 9 point, following victories over Mali and the Central African Republic, following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Addo's come under pressure. Many fans have criticized his performance and failure to secure positive results in these matches could seal his fate.