Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has shed light on Baba Rahman’s return to the Black Stars squad, describing it as a purely technical decision by head coach Carlos Queiroz.
The PAOK FC left-back has been included in Ghana’s 28-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his first call-up since September 2023.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum explained that earlier attempts by former coaches Chris Hughton and Otto Addo to reintegrate the former Chelsea defender were unsuccessful, but the current technical leadership has taken a different view.
“Baba Rahman’s return is a purely technical decision. Previous efforts by Chris Hughton and Otto Addo were unsuccessful, but Carlos Queiroz has now made it happen,” Asante Twum said.
He further clarified that the final 26-man squad will be selected from the current provisional list.
“The 28 players called up for the Black Stars are the final squad for the World Cup. Twenty-six of them will make the cut based on the assessment of head coach Carlos Queiroz.”
Ghana are gearing up for their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, with the Black Stars placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. They begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field, before facing England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium, and concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The team is currently in Cardiff as part of their final preparations, where they are scheduled to play a friendly against Wales on June 2.
Queiroz has named a provisional 28-man squad ahead of the tournament, with the final 26 expected to be confirmed on June 1.
Ghana will be aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since their memorable quarter-final run in 2010, having exited at the group stage in both 2014 and 2022.
