Alidu Seidu — Ghana defender with 25 caps, joined OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennes for 2026/27 season.
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Daily Guide
… The coach subsequently called up nine additional players, including Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, Rockson Yeboah, Rahim Ibrahim, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh and Felix Afena-Gyan. …
Black Stars Seek Winning Response Against GambiaDaily Guide
… The coach subsequently called up nine additional players, including Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, Rockson Yeboah, Rahim Ibrahim, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh and Felix Afena-Gyan. …
Black Stars Seek Winning Response Against GambiaJoy Online
… The squad has undergone significant changes following the withdrawal of several key players, including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Alidu Seidu, Baba Rahman, Nathaniel Adjei and Prince Kwabena Adu due to injuries. …
AFCON 2027Q: ‘We don’t need to cry over spilled milk’ – Damba on Ghana injury concernsJoy Online
… The squad has undergone significant changes following the withdrawal of several key players, including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Alidu Seidu, Baba Rahman, Nathaniel Adjei and Prince Kwabena Adu due to injuries. …
AFCON 2027Q: ‘We don’t need to cry over spilled milk’ – Damba on Ghana injury concernsThe Chronicle
… Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Abdul Rahman Baba, Nathaniel Adjei, Prince Kwabena Adu and Alidu Seidu were among those unavailable for the opening fixture, forcing Queiroz to make significant adjustments. …
Ghana host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in Afcon QualifiersThe Ghanaian Times
… In their absence, the team depended on nine additional players, including Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, Rockson Yeboah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Benjamin Tetteh, Felix Afena-Gyan and others to face-off with the Elephants. …
AFCON 2026/27 qualifier… Black Stars aim to bounce back against The Gambia tomorrowThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana’s opening Group C qualifier, scheduled for 7pm., comes at a difficult time for Coach Carlos Queiroz, who has had to make changes to his plans following the withdrawal of Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and …
AFCON 2027 qualifier in Bouake: Black Stars face Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants…without 7 key playersJoy Online
… Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and Alidu Seidu are among the notable absentees, removing experience, creativity and attacking threat from the squad. …
Carlos Queiroz’s real test begins as Ghana face Côte d’Ivoire in BouakéThe Ghanaian Times
… This latest development has forced Queiroz to make some new additions including Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Rahim Ibrahim and Ebenezer Annan. …
Ghana can compete despite setbacks -QueirozDaily Guide
… The new additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey of VfL Wolfsburg, Alidu Seidu of OGC Nice, Ebenezer Annan of Rapid Bucharest and Rockson Yeboah of Osasuna. …
Queiroz Adds Nine Players To Black Stars SquadGhana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C match. Coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players due to injuries to key players including Mohammed Kudus.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to focus on their opportunity rather than dwell on key player absences ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Gambia on September 29. The squad has been affected by injuries to seven key players including captain Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, but Damba and coach Carlos Queiroz have urged the available replacements to prove themselves.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to seize their opportunity in an upcoming AFCON qualifier against Gambia rather than dwell on the withdrawal of key players including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz similarly urged fans to support the available squad.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Stars lost 2–0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture and now face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with coach Carlos Queiroz's squad missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said the squad will remain focused despite several key players being unavailable due to injuries or withdrawal ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. Queiroz expressed concern that frequent squad changes hinder team continuity, but said the team will keep performing despite the challenges.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, plus an international friendly against Morocco, following medical uncertainties with initially called-up players. The additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah; midfielder Rahim Ibrahim; and forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Ronald Donkor says he waited for the official squad announcement to believe his first Black Stars call-up was real, after speaking with Alex prior to publication. The youngster, who will reunite with former JMG Academy seniors Alidu Seidu and Augustine Boakye, named in Carlos Queiroz's squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that winning their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday is the team's immediate priority as they seek to return to the tournament after missing 2025. Ghana's preparations have been affected by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey unavailable, prompting replacements including Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the most important priority is winning their next match as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which opens with an away fixture against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday followed by a home game against The Gambia. Ghana must navigate the campaign one game at a time despite squad changes due to injuries to Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has joined French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the 2026/27 season as a joker signing following defensive injuries. The 26-year-old, who has 25 caps for the Black Stars, brings Ligue 1 experience from previous spells at Clermont Foot and Rennes.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has been included in Rennes' Europa League squad and returned to first-team training after a summer move failed to materialise. The 26-year-old is now registered for the club's Europa League campaign ahead of their opening fixture against Sturm Graz.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in Accra to honour the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, on the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed eight people. President Mahama attended the ceremony and described the monument as a lasting reminder of the values of service, integrity, patriotism and sacrifice.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →