The Ghana Football Association has clarified the circumstances surrounding the late inclusion of Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer in the Black Stars squad, revealing the forward was already on standby before receiving his call-up.
According to Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, Königsdörffer’s inclusion was part of a structured contingency plan following injuries to key attackers Iñaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Speaking on the decision, Asante Twum explained that the technical team always maintains a standby list to ensure quick replacements when needed.
“What we do normally is that players are always on standby, so immediately when we decided not to involve them in this camping, we got in touch with the club of Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer,” he said.
The FA moved swiftly once the withdrawals were confirmed, engaging directly with the player’s club, Hamburger SV, before finalizing the call-up.
“We spoke to Hamburg, they assured us that they will speak to the player, so we ended up inviting him because he was on the standby list. Straight away, we sent him a ticket. Ransford has come in for Iñaki and Brandon Thomas-Asante,” Asante Twum added.
Königsdörffer’s inclusion offers a fresh attacking option for head coach Otto Addo as Ghana prepares for high-profile international friendlies against Austria national football team and Germany national football team.
The matches form a crucial part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the technical team expected to assess depth, tactical flexibility, and squad readiness ahead of the tournament.
For Königsdörffer, the call-up represents a significant opportunity to stake his claim in a competitive attacking setup, especially with injuries opening the door at a critical moment in the team’s build-up.
