This is the Ghana national football team roster: the Black Stars squad that head coach Carlos Queiroz used in September 2026. First, we show who started the last match. Then we list the wider squad by position, and finally we explain how the Black Stars roster changes from window to window.
Who is in the Ghana national football team roster right now?
The Black Stars roster for the September 2026 window has 24 players, according to the Ghana Football Association’s squad announcement. However, the coach later made changes after medical concerns. As a result, the group below combines the official match-day squad for the 24 September qualifier against Ivory Coast with the extra players the Ghana FA named.
Who started for the Black Stars against Ivory Coast?
Ghana lined up in a 4-4-2 in Bouaké on 24 September. Lawrence Ati-Zigi started in goal. In defence, the back four was Kojo Peprah Oppong, Alexander Djiku, Jerome Opoku and Gideon Mensah. Meanwhile, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo and Christopher Bonsu Baah made up the midfield. Up front, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Ernest Nuamah started. Ivory Coast won the match 2-0.
Who are the Black Stars goalkeepers?
Three goalkeepers are in the current group. First, there is Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who started against Ivory Coast. In addition, Joseph Anang is in the squad, and so is Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak.
Who are the Black Stars defenders?
The defensive group is the largest in the squad. Besides the back four above, it includes Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Ebenezer Annan (Rapid Bucharest) and Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna). Also named by the Ghana FA are Alidu Seidu (OGC Nice), Nathaniel Adjei (Lorient) and Jan Gyamerah (SV Elversberg).
Who are the Black Stars midfielders?
Besides the four midfielders who started, the group includes Ibrahim Sulemana (Sassuolo), Rahim Ibrahim (Slovan Bratislava), Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls) and Augustine Boakye. Furthermore, the Ghana FA named Ibrahim Osman (Brighton and Hove Albion) and Mohammed Kudus. According to the Ghana FA, Kudus returns after an injury that kept him out for seven months.
Who are the Black Stars forwards?
Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City) and Ernest Nuamah started up front. In addition, Mohammed Fuseini (Derby County), Benjamin Tetteh (Kalba) and Felix Afena-Gyan (Igdir FK) are in the group. Christopher Bonsu Baah also plays in attacking areas, although he started in midfield against Ivory Coast.
Which players were added in September?
The Ghana FA announced further additions on 21 September, after what it called medical uncertainties over some players. The additions were Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, Rockson Yeboah, Rahim Ibrahim, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh and Felix Afena-Gyan.
How does the Ghana national team roster change?
The head coach names a new squad before every international window, so the roster changes often. Therefore, players can drop out because of injury or club commitments, and new players can earn call-ups. Positions on this page follow the Ghana FA announcements and match-day line-ups, and players can cover more than one role.
For the coach, the World Cup run and the wider team story, read our Ghana national football team guide. To see when the squad plays next, go to the Black Stars fixtures page. We also list live scores on our live scores page.
Where do the Black Stars players play their club football?
The squad is spread across several countries. For instance, the names above include players at clubs in France, Germany, Italy, England, Romania, Slovakia, Spain and the United States. In contrast, Benjamin Asare plays at home for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League. As a result, the coach has to plan travel and rest carefully in every window.
Moreover, a mix of clubs means a mix of league calendars. Players from European leagues arrive after a full weekend of matches, while others come in from different schedules. Consequently, fitness news often decides who starts, and the line-up on match day can differ from the squad list.
How do you read this Black Stars squad list?
Each group above follows the positions used in the official announcements and the match-day line-up. However, modern players often cover more than one role, so a full-back can play as a wing-back and a midfielder can drop into defence. Therefore, treat the position headings as a guide rather than a strict rule.
Clubs are shown only where the Ghana FA named them in its announcements. Otherwise, we have left the club out rather than guess. In addition, we do not list shirt numbers, because they can change between matches.
How can you keep up with Black Stars squad news?
First, check this page after every squad announcement, because we update it when the Ghana FA publishes a new list. Second, follow the Black Stars fixtures to see the next match date. Finally, use our live scores on match days to see line-ups as they are confirmed.
Above all, remember that a call-up is not a guarantee of playing time. Likewise, a player left out of one window can return in the next, so the roster is always a snapshot of one moment in time.
Frequently asked questions about the Ghana national football team roster
Who is in the Ghana national football team roster?
The September 2026 group has 24 players named by the Ghana FA, plus additions made on 21 September. The lists above show them by position.
Who is the Black Stars first-choice goalkeeper?
Lawrence Ati-Zigi started in goal against Ivory Coast on 24 September 2026.
Who coaches the Black Stars?
Carlos Queiroz is the head coach of the Black Stars.
How often does the Black Stars squad change?
The coach names a new squad before each international window, so the list can change several times a season.
Last updated: 26 September 2026. We update this page after every squad announcement.
