Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ebenezer Anang, Mohammed Fuseini, Jonas Adjetey and Alidu Seidu have been brought into the squad following a number of withdrawals and injury concerns.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, Queiroz confirmed the latest changes as Ghana prepare to begin their Group C campaign.

“I am pleased to announce that in the front line we have new replacements confirmed. Thomas Asante will join the team,” Queiroz said.

“In the defensive line, left-back Anang is coming, and Mohammed Fuseini is also confirmed. Jonas Adjetey is coming, and Alidu Seidu has also joined after starting to play.”

The Portuguese coach said the technical team was still working to finalise two more additions, with another centre-back and centre-forward being considered.

“We are still trying to confirm two other players, another centre-back and another centre-forward,” he added.

Ghana have been forced to make several changes to their squad in the build-up to the qualifiers.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus withdrew to continue his recovery, while Lorient defender Nathaniel Adjei pulled out through injury.

Midfielder Thomas Partey was also left out of the original squad because of a hamstring problem.

Ghana will open their qualifying campaign away to Côte d’Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 24 September.

The Black Stars will then host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 27 September as Queiroz’s side look to make a positive start in Group C.

Ghana will complete their international window with a friendly against Morocco at the Grand Stade de Tanger on 4 October.