The underlisted players are to report to the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to begin training.
The players were selected from a nationwide scouting program by the Technical team.
The Technical team aims to use the training exercise to select the best materials to form the nucleus of the team.
Find the selected players below:
Bibiani Goldstars FC saw their current predicament compounded after suffering their first home loss in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Miners have had their winless run stretched to seven matches after being pipped 1-0 by newly-promoted Nations FC at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani.
An early goal by midfielder Barimah Baah was enough for Nations to record their first victory on the road since their promotion to the top flight.
Goldstars trainer Michael Osei tweaked his team by making a few changes to the starting lineup that suffered a 3-0 thrashing to Aduana Stars in the last league game.
Richmond Opoku Manu was brought in to replace skipper Yakubu Haqq. Mawuli Wayo, Bernard Asare, and George Owusu were handed their first starts.
On the other hand, Nations coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey made a couple of changes to the squad that pipped Heart of Lions in the last round at home in Abrankese.
Sadiq Alhassan returned to the starting lineup likewise Amidou Diarra and Ishmael Antwi as they replaced Razak Simpson, Asamoah Boateng, and Kelvin Ampoful respectively.
Baah scored the only goal of the encounter, the first away goal in the championship for Nations in the 9th minute following a defensive lapse.
Goldstars tried to get back into the game in the second half, but they failed to break down the Nations defence, who would return to Kumasi with smiles all over their face.
Michael Osei’s team drop into the relegation after Sunday’s defeat while the premiership newbies move to the 9th place on the league standings.
Real Tamale United scored three goals in 49 minutes to condemn Dreams FC to a 3-1 defeat at the Aliu Mahama stadium.
Afriyie Owusu was the hero for Real Tamale United as he scored a hat-trick before Agyenim Boateng Mensah pulled one back for the visitors.
Afriyie Owusu opened the scoring in the 7th minute after capitalizing on a blunder to slot home. He again profited from a melee to smash home the second goal in the 32nd minute before completing his hat-trick inside 49 minutes.
Dreams FC later pulled one back through Agyenim Boateng Mensah in the 50th minute.
Champions Medeama SC suffered their second consecutive defeat in seven days following a 1-0 loss to Asante Kotoko at Baba Yara Sports stadium.
The mauve and yellows went into the tie looking to return to winning ways after fallen at home to Berekum Chelsea last weekend.
Asante Kotoko have been under immense pressure in recent weeks due to their patchy run of form – with their last Premier League win dating back to October 13, when they beat Aduana FC 1-0 at home.
Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum made six changes to the squad as Frederick Asare, Justice Blay, Sherif Mohammed, Richmond Lamptey, Nurudeen Mohammed and Steven Mukwala received the nod to start for the Reds.
Medeama scored first in the 33rd minute but Kamaradini’s goal was ruled offside.
Asante Kotoko returned from the break looking more hungrier for the opener and their efforts paid off on the hour mark after Georges Mfegue was fouled in the box.
Sherif Mohammed drilled the ball into the bottom corner for the only goal of the game.
Sherif ‘s goal gives Asante Kotoko their first win in six games – moving them to the 12th spot in the League log with 13 points.
Nsoatreman FC coach Maxwell Konadu has reportedly been attacked by fans of Boafoakwa Tano following the goalless draw game at the Sunyani Coronation Park.
The coach has since been rushed to the hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
Fans at the Coronation Park invaded the pitch right at the blast of the whistle, with some going on to beat the former Black Stars player.
Meanwhile, in a fiercely contested game, both sides failed to find the back of the net.
Konadu’s charges were resolute defensively, ensuring they left Sunyani with at least a point.
The Ghana Football Association is expected to take action after the report from the match commissioner of the game in Sunyani.
Bofoakwa Tano secured promotion to the Ghana Premier League at the end of last 16 following a 16-year absence.
Watch video of Konadu at the hospital below;
Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has named his squad for the epic clash against Medeama SC on Sunday in the Ghana Premier League.
The two sides will battle for the three points in a match-day 11 encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Midfielder, Rocky Dwamena and right back Augustine Agyemang are all out of the game, but silky forward Baba Yahaya and Richmond Lamptey have returned to the match-day squad.
Below is the 20-man squad for the Medeama game;
GOALKEEPERS
1. Danlad Ibrahim
2. Frederick Asare
DEFENDERS
3. Nana Beyin Amoah
4. Sheriff Mohammed
5. Nurudeen Yussif
6. Henry Ansu
MIDFIELDERS
7. Michael Dwamena
8. Andrews Ntim Manu
9. Sherif Mohammed
10. Justice Blay
11. Richmond Lamptey
FORWARDS
12. Baba Yahaya
13. Kalo Ouattara
14. Eric Zeze
15. Enock Morrison
16. Georges Nfegue
17. Shadrach Addo
18. Steven Mukwala
19. Peter Amidu
20. Isaac Oppong
Veteran lawyer Moses Foh-Amoaning has asserted that several of the Black Stars players who participated in the first half during Ghana’s hard-fought victory over Madagascar lacked fundamental skills in football.
Ghana produced a lackluster first-half performance in their 1-0 win over Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Kumasi on Friday.
The four-time African Champions had to secure the win in the 95th minute through Inaki Williams, who made the switch from Spain.
Speaking to Kumasi-based Sompa FM, monitored by footy.ghpush.com/, the astute sports journalist indicated that the current Black Stars players lacked the technical skill that Ghanaian players possess, noting that the team would need a lot of changes in terms of personnel to be able to perform well.
“The truth is, some of our players don’t know how to play football. You could clearly see that some of the players were afraid of holding the ball. As a football player, you need to have some basic skills. I can say without uncertainty that a lot of the players who played in the first half didn’t have the basic skills of handling the ball, passing, positioning, and even physical strength,” Foh-Amoaning told Sompa FM.
“Ghanaian players are confident holding the ball, but yesterday you could see that the players were afraid handling it and were passing anyhow. They just don’t have that level of technical ability that Ghanaian players have. Maybe it’s because they were trained outside; that’s fine. The fundamental concept of football in Europe differs from that in Africa. But I always say we should take what we have, distill it, and make it better.”
The Black Stars will next take on Comoros in Moroni on Tuesday, as they are eyeing the top spot in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana’s group also includes Mali, Chad, and the Central African Republic.
Chris Hughton’s charges will be hoping to secure qualification to the Mundial to be hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
Ghana coach Chris Hughton has downplayed early comparisons of midfielder Majeed Ashimeru to Thomas Partey following the former’s energy and resilience during Gahna’s game against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Ahead of the game, Ashimeru was invited to the 25-man-squad having missed the previous due to injury. Coincidentally his return is at a time when Thomas Partey has been sidelined due to injury.
Ashimeru was introduced into the game after the break but proved to be the best player on the pitch earning massive praise as Ghana eventually secured a narrow win at the Baba Yara Stadium courtesy of a late goal by Inaki Williams.
Hughton however believes Ashimeru and Partey are totally different players who both have unique abilities which complement the team’s performance.
“I wouldn’t say Majeed is a successor to Partey. Partey is a more technical and creative player and Majeed is a runner. Coming into this game, Majeed had played one and a half games. We knew that he was lacking match practice. But he is a player that was good in Angola away from home. We are always looking out for any player that is bringing us something different.”
The team are now gearing up to face Comoros in their next game on Tuesday in Moroni.
Source: GSN
Legendary Ghan forward Asamoah Gyan has given the Black Stars some insightful counsel, highlighting the significance of giving Athletic Bilbao FC striker Inaki Williams lots of opportunity in attack.
According to the former Ghana captain, Inaki Williams should receive 60% of the balls in attack, since this will psychologically prime him for incredible performances.
Gyan tweeted after the striker’s brilliant header in stoppage-time secured Ghana victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar in Kumasi om Friday.
“Just feed him with 60% of the balls in attack and he will be ready mentally to deliver. PERIOD”, he wrote on X.
It was Williams’ first goal for the Black Stars after 12 appearances.
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has expressed his satisfaction with the impactful performance of Anderlecht star Majeed Ashimeru, as Ghana secured a hard-fought victory against Madagascar in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Belgium-based midfielder, introduced in the second half, played a pivotal role in the Black Stars’ attacking maneuvers, ultimately contributing to the decisive goal scored by Inaki Williams in the final minutes of the match in Kumasi.
Gyan, who had consistently advocated for Ashimeru’s inclusion in the national team, took to social media to validate his support, stating, “Now you understand why I talk about this guy.”
Ashimeru’s dynamic display earned him widespread praise on social media, with fans hailing him as the Man of the Match.
Inaki Williams, making his debut for the Black Stars, sealed the victory with a header from a well-delivered cross by Gideon Mensah in the final minute of the game. The win provides Ghana with a positive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.