Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been named in Coach Otto Addo’s Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Chad and Mali next month.
The experienced shot-stopper is the only home-based player drafted in the 24-man squad named by the coach on Tuesday, August 26.
Asare, who is retaining his place in the squad after featuring for Ghana at the 2025 Unity Cup, is likely to start in the upcoming games, despite the inclusion of top goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
The squad features regulars Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Antoine Semenyo, and Inaki Williams.
One of the standout inclusions is Union Berlin left-back Derrick Arthur Köhn, who earns his first call-up after an impressive spell in Germany.
The 26-year-old, who recently moved from Galatasaray to Union Berlin following a successful loan stint at Werder Bremen, made 27 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring twice.
Another notable addition is winger Kamal Deen Sulemana, who has been in fine form at Atalanta after his switch from Southampton. France-based midfielder Elisha Owusu also makes a return after recovering from a long-term injury.
Below is the full squad for the games against Chad and Mali, scheduled for September 4 and 8, respectively.
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