Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has disclosed the extensive scouting and analytical process undertaken by the Black Stars technical team in selecting the provisional 28-man squad for the pre-World Cup international friendly against Wales in Cardiff.
Head coach Carlos Queiroz on Monday, May 25, 2026, unveiled the provisional squad, with the final list expected to be announced on June 1.
The squad announcement has sparked debate among football supporters, with many questioning the absence of players such as Joseph Paintsil, Majeed Ashimeru, and Derrick Köhn.
However, speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum defended the selection process, insisting that the technical team relied on detailed scouting, data analysis, and sustained player monitoring to assemble a balanced and competitive squad.
According to him, the decision-making process involved a thorough assessment of numerous players over an extended period.
“About 200 videos were reviewed to assess individual players. The technical team also analysed 170 matches through live monitoring. During this period, 75 players were systematically scouted, while 30 were observed live,” he said.
He further stressed that the technical team documented every stage of the scouting process to aid future planning and ensure informed squad decisions.
“All assessments were documented to support medium- and long-term planning and inform the selection of the 28-man squad,” Asante Twum added.
The Black Stars are currently camping in Cardiff as preparations intensify for next week’s friendly encounter against Wales.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia for the World Cup. The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field before facing England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium. Ghana will conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27 at Lincoln Financial Field.
