Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named a largely unfamiliar starting XI ahead of Ghana’s Matchday 7 clash against Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The fixture, scheduled at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, will see Addo line up his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation, signaling his intent to control the game from the outset.
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare will continue between the posts, while the backline features Caleb Yirenkyi, Gideon Mensah, Jonas Adjetey, and Jerome Opoku.
In midfield, Salis Abdul Samed will anchor defensive duties, with Elisha Owusu playing a box-to-box role. Mohammed Kudus is positioned behind the striker to link play and support attacks.
Up front, Jordan Ayew leads the line, supported by Antoine Semenyo on the right and Inaki Williams on the left.
Ghana enters the match atop Group I with 15 points from six games, while Chad remains at the bottom with no points, making the Black Stars strong favorites for the encounter.
Starting XI:
