Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that GFA President Kurt Okraku is pleased with the squad selected for the upcoming March international friendlies.
Coach Otto Addo named a 26-man roster for the pre-World Cup fixtures against Austria and Germany, featuring established stars such as Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, and Jordan Ayew. The squad also includes newcomers Derrick Luckassen, Patrick Pfeiffer, Marvin Senaya, and Daniel Agyei, who have received their first call-ups.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum confirmed that Okraku has been closely involved in discussions surrounding squad selection, without influencing tactical decisions.
“The president [Kurt Okraku] is the leader, and he has interests across the board—not in telling the coach what to do, but in knowing what is happening,” he said.
“He has been part of all engagements, but not to direct which players play, and I can confirm he is happy with the squad,” Asante Twum added.
Ghana will kick off their friendlies against Austria at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on March 27, before facing Germany in Stuttgart on March 30. Preparations will continue with matches against Mexico in May and Wales in early June as the Black Stars gear up for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
