Ghana will want to make the most of the 2022 World Cup after missing out on the 2018 edition.
New boss Otto Addo took charge during the country's final push for qualification and got the team over the line as they held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the final round to clinch their ticket for Qatar based on away goals.
A quarter-final appearance in 2010 remains Ghana's best finish at a World Cup, with the Black Stars losing to Uruguay that year in dramatic fashion following a penalty shoot-out.
They meet Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in Group G this time around and will feel they have a realistic shot at a spot in the knockout stages.
Which 26 players would you pick from the candidates below to be included in the final 26-man squad set to play in Qatar?
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Joe Wollacott who was expected to be the first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup is out of the squad due to injury.
Name | Club |
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Manaf Nurudeen | Eupen |
Ibrahim Danland | Asate Kotoko |
Lawrence Ati-Zigi | St. Gallen |
Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku and Daniel Amartey will hope to be part of Ghana's defence at the World Cup and have strong claims to a ticket to Qatar.
Brighton's Tariq Lamptey could also make a shout to be included following confirmation that he will play for Ghana at an international level, with Abdul Rahman Baba another name that will be hig on Addo's list.
Name | Club |
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Tariq Lamptey | Brighton |
Denis Odoi | Club Brugge |
Mohammed Salisu | Southampton |
Gideon Mensah | Bordeaux |
Joseph Aidoo | Celta Vigo |
Baba Rahman | Reading |
Daniel Amartey | Leicester City |
Alexander Djiku | Strasbourg |
Alidu Seidu | Clermont |
Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus are the must-haves in midfield for Addo.
Name | Club |
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Thomas Partey | Arsenal |
Elisha Owusu | Gent |
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh | Freiburg |
Andre Ayew | Al Sadd |
Mohammed Kudus | Ajax |
Salis Abdul Samed | Lens |
Jordan Ayew is a straight pick for the World Cup squad but he will also expect Sporting wonderkid Abdul Issahaku to join the attack.
Inaki Williams is another straightforward pick for Ghana after he made himself available to play for Ghana earlier this year.
Name | Club |
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Abdul Issahaku | Sporting |
Jordan Ayew | Crystal Palace |
Osman Bukari | Red Star Belgrade |
Inaki Williams | Athletic Bilbao |
Kamaldeen Sulemana | Rennes |
Antoine Semenyo | Bristol City |
Daniel Afriyie | Hearts of Oak |
Kamal Sowah | Club Brugge |
Ati-Zigi could have the protection of a four-man defence featuring Lamptey, Djiku, Amartey and Rahman Baba.
Thomas Partey will likely shield the defence, with Andre Ayew and Kudus in more attacking roles through the middle, whereas Jordan Ayew and Sulemana feature out wide, with Williams up top.
Ghana XI (4-1-4-1): Ati-Zigi; Lamptey, Djiku, Amartey, Rahman Baba; Partey; Sulemana, A. Ayew, Kudus, J. Ayew; Williams
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