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Otto Addo Names 23-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

3/15/2025

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Summary

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Ghana's Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar on March 21 and 24. Among the exciting selections are goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and rising star Christopher Bonsu Baah, while injuries have sidelined twelve players, including Tariq Lamptey.

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Historical Context

Ghana's Black Stars aim for World Cup glory, echoing their 2010 quarter-final run. Otto Addo's squad faces Chad and Madagascar, with injuries sidelining key players. Historically, Ghana's journey reflects Africa's rising football prowess, following Cameroon and Senegal's earlier successes on the world stage.

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Ghana's Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar on March 21 and 24. Among the exciting selections are goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and rising star Christopher Bonsu Baah, while injuries have sidelined twelve players, including Tariq Lamptey.

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