Nine players participated in the Black Stars’ first training session on Monday as preparations began for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad on Friday, March 21.
The team opened camp at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the initial training session open to the public. Despite head coach Otto Addo naming a 23-man squad for the qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, only nine players reported for the opening session.
West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, who arrived in Ghana on Sunday night, was absent from the first training session.
Among those present were goalkeepers Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen), and Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town). Defenders Kamaradini Mamoud (Medeama SC), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), and Razak Simpson (Nations FC) also took part.
Forwards Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton FC) and Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth) completed the group.
The session was observed by Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, while head coach Otto Addo led the drills with Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer actively involved.
The Black Stars will continue their preparations before facing Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by an away fixture against Madagascar on March 24.