Ghana’s Head Coach Carloz Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States.

After days of intensive preparations in Cardiff, Wales, Queiroz was able to trim te team down to 26 that will represent Ghana at the global stage.

Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus misses out due to an injury. He was expected to return in March from a quad injury suffered in January but suffered a setback and has not featured since.

Ghana will play against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before flying out to Washington to continue preparations for the World Cup that kicks off on June 11, 2026.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their Group L matches.

Goalkeepers:

Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang

Defenders:

Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen

Midfielders:

Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana

Forwards:

Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew.

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Kitara president Deo Kasozi couldn’t hide his delight as the club lifted their second Stanbic Uganda Cup title in history and also revealed why he returned as the club president.

Kasozi revealed that the Uganda Cup doesn’t only come with pride but other benefits as well including representing Uganda in the Caf Confederation Cup.

“It’s not our first time to win the Stanbic Uganda Cup, it’s the second time, and winning trophies is an added advantage, with the region very happy,” Kasozi revealed while appearing on NTV SportKnights on Monday.  

“Of course, winning a trophy comes with benefits, including financial gains, and I believe this should be one of the club’s best seasons,” he added.

Asked why he backtracked on the decision he had taken to leave the club presidency, Kasozi revealed why.

“I had left presidency of the club because I wanted to concentrate more on the private set ups,” he started. “But when you look at the heavy investments taking place in the region, I thought it would be a disservice really for me to leave my community alone,” he explained.

“I thought I needed to go back and help steer the club until another capable person comes and takes over because I am born of the place and will be buried there.

“But if a capable person can emerge and takes over, I will remain an ardent fan forever.”

On the season in general, Kasozi feels it has been success despite missing out on the league title to Vipers.

“We lost the Premier League when we were left with three games, and we know the reasons why we lost. We believe next season we shall work on those issues. Generally, the season was good.”

With the Hoima stadium now in place, Kitara could have an opportunity to host their intercontinental matches in the region.

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The Former Footballers’ Initiative (FFI), an entity that brings together the retired football players in Uganda has organized the much-treasured Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO).

Over 60 ex-players have graced this FAMACO course that started on Monday, 1st June 2026 at BMK House, Hotel Africana in Kampala city.

Patrick Ntege Kaweesa, the national teams’ manager at Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially opened this course, hailing the leaders of Former Footballers Initiative (FFI) for organizing this worthy cause.

“I thank the leaders of FFI for organizing this FAMACO course. As former footballers, you need this knowledge. Football always remains teamwork. I urge you to come and engage in football activities at different levels.” Kaweesa hinted.

Vastly experienced Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) education officer Jackson Nyiima is the main facilitator of this course that entails administration, management and financial literacy, among others.

“The life after football life continues for the former footballers. This FAMACO course is knowledge building and building strategies to live better lives going forward in leadership, coaching and executive roles within football circles in football clubs and the federation at large” Nyiima revealed in his opening remarks.

President of the Former Football Initiative Eng. Isaac Mubarak Ngobya highlighted the relevance of former footballers to remain active with influence in society.

“The FAMACO course to former footballers is to help empower them, remain active, influentially and profitably involved in the sport, directly supporting Former Footballers’ Initiative (FFI) mission to build a sustainable and dignified life for players beyond their active playing careers” Eng. Ngobya stated.

Eng. Ngobya applauded the different stakeholders who have contributed significantly towards this FAMACO course as Hotel Africana, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Radio Simba and others.

Former footballers of all generations are attending this course from the late 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s.

FUFA Executive Committee member Deo Mutabazi, Brian “Omutegeke” Charles Ssenyonga (Wakiso District Sports officer) graced the opening day.

Mutabazi later in the afternoon session presented the “FUFA and It’s Development programs” session.

The course will climax on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 with certificate awarding ceremony.

The Former Footballers’ Initiative (FFI) has different key pillars as Sports, health and the elderly, education, business, welfare and Information Technology (IT).

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