2026 World Cup Q: Black Stars assemble for training today ahead of vital games against Chad and Mali

The Black Stars are set to commence their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, with their first training session scheduled for today, September 1, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

This session, open to both media and the public, marks the beginning of their preparations for the crucial matches. The team will train intensively on September 1 and 2 before departing for N’Djamena to face Chad on September 4.

After the match, they’ll return to Accra for a recovery session on September 5, which will also be open to the media and public. Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew is among the first players to arrive in Ghana ahead of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Other Black Stars players spotted at the Kotoka International Airport include Antoine Semenyo, Joseph Tetteh Anang, Elisha Owusu, Jonas Adjetey, Gideon Mensah and Christopher Bonsu Baah.

Seven players will join other invited players at the Black Stars camp in Accra today for coach Otto Addo’s first training session. The Black Stars will then host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.

Currently topping Group I with 15 points from six matches, having won five and lost one, Ghana aims to maintain its position and edge closer to World Cup qualification.