Excitement is building among Ghanaian football fans as Otto Addo prepares to name his squad for the Black Stars’ upcoming international friendlies.
The head coach of the Ghana national football team is expected to announce the list on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 global showpiece.
According to sources close to the Ghana Football Association, Addo is set to confirm the squad that will take part in two high-profile friendlies later this month ; matches that could offer fans an early glimpse of the team’s shape heading into the World Cup.
The Black Stars will first travel to Vienna to face Austria national football team on March 27 at the iconic Ernst Happel Stadium.
Three days later, Ghana will square off against Germany national football team in Stuttgart in what promises to be another stern test.
For Addo and his technical team, these friendlies are more than just exhibition games. They are a key part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, giving the coaching staff a chance to assess player form, test tactical combinations, and fine-tune the squad before the tournament begins in June.
And the schedule does not stop there.
After the Austria and Germany matches, Ghana will face two more opponents as the countdown to the Mundial continues. The Black Stars are set to meet Mexico national football team in May, although the venue and exact date for that fixture are yet to be confirmed.
Another exciting clash awaits in June when Ghana take on Wales national football team at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 2.
For fans, the biggest talking point will be who makes Otto Addo’s squad.
Recent call-ups have featured the core of the team, including midfield powerhouse Thomas Partey, creative star Mohammed Kudus, captain Jordan Ayew, and in-form forward Antoine Semenyo.
Supporters will also be watching closely to see if exciting attackers Kamaldeen Sulemana and Fatawu Issahaku return to the squad as Ghana builds momentum ahead of the tournament.
With competition for places heating up, every call-up could spark debate among fans across the country from Accra to Kumasi and beyond.
Meanwhile, attention is also firmly fixed on the World Cup itself.
Ghana have been drawn into Group L, where the Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama national football team on June 17.
That will be followed by a blockbuster showdown with England national football team on June 23, before the four-time African champions wrap up their group-stage matches against Croatia national football team on June 27.
With such tough opposition awaiting them, the upcoming friendlies could prove crucial in shaping the team that carries Ghana’s hopes at the tournament.
For now, all eyes are on Otto Addo and the squad list that could spark excitement, debate, and plenty of discussion among Ghanaian football fans.
