FC Barcelona Atlètic duo David Oduro and Abdul Aziz Issah are in line for potential inclusion in Ghana’s squad for their upcoming international friendly against Mexico national football team next month, as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghana national football team will take on Mexico on May 22 in their first warm-up match ahead of the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Reports from SPORT indicate that both players are expected to be named in the squad.
However, their participation could hinge on Barcelona Atlètic’s progress in the promotion playoffs, with the Spanish club potentially requesting their release if they advance further in their campaign.
Aziz Issah has been one of the standout performers for Barça B this season, scoring four goals and establishing himself as a regular starter under coach Juliano Belletti.
The midfielder has already featured for Ghana at the senior level, playing 30 minutes in a 2025 Unity Cup friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in the United Kingdom.
Oduro, meanwhile, is close to full fitness after an injury setback but has also enjoyed consistent minutes this season. A call-up would mark his first appearance in the senior national team setup.
Aziz, currently in his second loan spell at Barcelona, is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs, while Oduro remains tied to the Catalan outfit until 2027.
The meeting with Mexico will offer Ghana a key early test as they build towards the World Cup, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England national football team, Croatia national football team and Panama national football team.
The Black Stars will begin their campaign on June 17 against Panama, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
Head coach Carlos Queiroz, recently appointed to lead the side, is under growing pressure to guide Ghana beyond the group stage following early exits in 2014 and 2022.
