Benjamin Asare (L) and Christopher Baah (R) have been handed their debut call ups to the Black
Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, on Friday, March 14, 2025, announced his squad for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The team continue their quest to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with upcoming matches against Chad in Accra and Madagascar in Morocco on March 21 and 24, 2025, respectively.
Among the familiar names, a group of debutants is set to don the national colors for the first time, hoping to make their mark on the international stage.
Here’s a look at the newcomers ready to seize their moment.
Benjamin Asare
Benjamin Asare is one of three GPL players named in the national team squad. However, he is the only one earning his first-ever call-up.
Hearts of Oak’s shot-stopper and captain has enjoyed a stellar season in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) since moving from Great Olympics.
Asare leads the clean sheet chart, having kept 12 clean sheets in 20 GPL matches. Interestingly, Asare kept 13 clean sheets at this same stage in the 2023/24 season, proving his consistency.
Asare’s performances have propelled Hearts of Oak to third place on the league log as they chase to reclaim the title they lost in 2022.
Christopher Bonsu Baah
Born in December 2004, Christopher Bonsu Baah is part of the squad who are tipped to lead the Black Stars in the future.
He plays for Belgian giants Genk in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League and has three goals in 27 appearances. The forward has also assisted three goals.
Although he can play centrally, it is on the left wing that the 20-year-old has caused havoc to defenders.
Known for his trickery and pace, Baah could prove to be a lethal weapon for Otto Addo, who is in dire need of a win.
In the 27 games he’s featured for Genk, Baah has started 18 of them, and at his age, it shows the talent he has. Otto Addo would, however, hope he brings his attacking prowess to the national team.
Second in the group with 9 points means Otto Addo’s men do not have the luxury of dropping points if they are to represent Africa at the 2026 World Cup, and these new players would hope they play a part in delivering the ticket to the Mundial.
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