Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has announced his first 23-man squad for the upcoming friendly against Mexico, scheduled for Friday, May 22, in the United States.
The veteran tactician has opted for a deliberate blend of home-based talent and uncapped debutants as he evaluates his options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Since his appointment in April, Queiroz has been scouting extensively in Europe and local camps to identify players capable of fitting into his tactical framework.
This fixture serves as a crucial final audition for fringe players hoping to secure a spot in the definitive 26-man roster for North America.
Adding to the excitement, reports indicate that Queiroz has successfully convinced several dual-national prospects to commit to the Black Stars just in time for the tournament.
Among the notable inclusions is local sensation Isaac Afful, whose stellar performances in the Ghana Premier League have finally earned him a senior call-up.
While established stars like Mohammed Kudus remain the core of the team, the emphasis for this camp is clearly on squad depth and tactical flexibility.
With Ghana drawn into a challenging World Cup Group L alongside England and Croatia, Queiroz is under pressure to find the perfect balance before the opening whistle in June.
Ghana full squad
Goalkeepers: Solomon Agbasi (Accra Hearts of Oak), Paul Reverson (Ajax FC), Gidios Aseako (Dreams FC)
Defenders: Oscar Oppong (Granada), Ebenezer Adade (Dreams FC), Ebenezer Annan (St Etienne), Manu Duah (San Diego FC), Nathaniel Adjei (Lorient), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Dacosta Antwi (Anderlecht Futures), Ebenezer Abban (Heart of Lions)
Midfielders: Emmanuel Edjei (Dundee United), Abdul Aziz Issah (Barcelona B), Augustine Boakye (St Etienne), Majeed Ashimeru (La Louvière), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Stoke City), Salim Adams (Medeama SC)
Forwards/Wingers: Daniel Agyei (Kocaelispor), Felix Afena-Gyan (Amedspor), Ibrahim Osman (Birmingham City), Prince Amoako (Nordsjaelland), Francis Amuzu (Gremio), Joseph Opoku (Zulte-Waregem)
