Black Stars Open Cardiff Camp as World Cup Countdown Begins

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Cardiff – Ghana’s Black Stars have set up camp in Cardiff to begin final preparations for next week’s international friendly against Wales, with head coach Carlos Queiroz overseeing training at Dragon Park.

Thirteen players took part in Monday’s session, with more expected to arrive on Tuesday. Those in camp include Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, and Alidu Seidu.

The squad will spend a week training in the Welsh capital before facing Wales on Tuesday, June 2. From there, the team heads to the United States for the next phase of their World Cup buildup.

Queiroz is using the camp to assess his options before finalizing the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As required by tournament regulations, Ghana must submit its squad list to FIFA on Monday, June 1.

Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before meeting England and Croatia in the group stage.

The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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