Partey and Djiku return as Ghana train in full strength ahead of Austria friendly tie

Ghana national football team trained with a full squad in Vienna on Tuesday as they stepped up preparations for their upcoming international friendly against Austria national football team.

All 25 players selected for the March international window were present during the session, creating a competitive and lively atmosphere as the team builds towards Friday’s match.

Among those who joined the group later but were involved in Tuesday’s session were Thomas Partey, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer, Kojo Oppong Peprah and Alexander Djiku. Their arrival is expected to strengthen the squad across multiple areas of the pitch, adding depth in midfield, defence and attack.

Partey and Djiku, in particular, are viewed as influential figures within the team, having played key roles in helping Ghana secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Black Stars are scheduled to continue training on Wednesday and Thursday before facing Austria on 27 March 2026.

The full squad in camp includes Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Patrick Pfeiffer, Derrick Luckassen, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Prince Kwabena Adu, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Daniel Agyei, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer.

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