With the high-intensity residential camp in Cardiff now officially active, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have released the exact 28-man squad layout via an official graphic confirmation.
The color-coded squad chart details a highly competitive, multi-layered mix of 5 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 7 attackers currently drilling at Dragon Park ahead of the historic June 2 international friendly against Wales.
The Structural Breakdown of the 28
The final administrative list outlines distinct competitive battles across every single quadrant of the pitch:
The Goalkeeping Grid (Purple)
Queiroz has loaded the line with five shot-callers, triggering an intense domestic-versus-foreign training battle:
The Local Pioneers: Accra Hearts of Oak SC dominates the local call-ups, with both Benjamin Asare (No. 16) and Solomon Agbasi securing slots.
The Foreign Antidote: St. Gallen’s standard anchor Lawrence Ati-Zigi leads the group, flanked by St. Patrick’s Athletic’s Joseph Anang and Ajax’s 20-year-old developmental prospect Paul Reverson (No. 21).
The Defensive Vault (Grey)
The defensive unit features nine players, anchored by major tactical returns and heavy European top-tier coverage:
The Landmark Comebacks: Greek-based veteran left-back Baba Abdul Rahman makes his historic return to the Black Stars for the first time since September 2023 following a blistering 35-appearance run for PAOK. Concurrently, Rayo Vallecano's Abdul Mumin returns to the fold alongside Stade Rennes' Alidu Seidu following extensive injury layoffs.
The Continental Pillars: Continuing to fortify the backline, the list cements Auxerre duo Gideon Mensah and Marvin Senaya, İstanbul Başakşehir's Jerome Opoku (No. 18), Wolfsburg’s Jonas Adjetey, OGC Nice's Kojo Oppong Peprah, and Spartak Moscow’s Alexander Djiku (No. 23).
The Engine Room (Red)
The midfield features seven multi-functional assets tailored to execute Queiroz’s high-pressing, rigid transitions:
The Anchors: Villarreal's Thomas Partey and Auxerre's Elisha Owusu (No. 15) bring standard veteran stability, supported by Real Oviedo's Kwasi Sibo and FC Nordsjælland's Caleb Yirenkyi (No. 3).
The Creative Wings: Operating as attacking midfielders and wide outlets are AS Saint-Étienne’s Augustine Boakye, Leicester City's Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Atalanta's high-speed forward Kamaldeen Sulemana (No. 22).
The Strike Force (Yellow)
The attacking frontline boasts seven elite finishers, combining raw physical presence with elite European sharpness:
The Long-Awaited Return: Olympique Lyon's Ernest Nuamah makes his triumphant return to the national team after battling back to full fitness from a grueling 12-month anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) layout.
The Premier Lineup: Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo and Leicester City captain Jordan Ayew headline the striking options.
The Diverse Target Men: Rounding out the offensive matrix are Al Qadsiah's Christopher Bonsu Baah (No. 22), Coventry City's Brandon Thomas-Asante (No. 23), Viktoria Plzeň's Prince Kwabena Adu (No. 19), and Athletic Bilbao’s talisman Iñaki Williams.
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