{
  "id": 9082485,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Carlos Queiroz adds nine players to Ghana squad for Ivory Coast and Gambia games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/2027-afconq-carlos-queiroz-adds-nine-players-to-ghana-squad-for-ivory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T04:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-carlos-queiroz-adds-nine-players-to-ghana-squad-for-ivory-coast-and-gambia-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Queiroz, head coach of the Ghana national football team, has expanded his squad by nine players ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The modifications were made due to medical concerns regarding some of the initial 24-man squad. Among the additions are defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah. Midfielder Rahim Ibrahim and attackers Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan have also been called up. The team will undergo training in Accra until 21 September before embarking on their journey for the opening qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 24 September.",
  "summary": "Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to Ghana’s squad ahead of the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as an international friendly against Morocco. The changes come after medical concerns emerged over some players who were included in the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Queiroz adds nine players to Ghana squad.",
    "Squad modifications due to medical concerns.",
    "Team trains in Accra until 21 September."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expanded squad signals a response to medical concerns affecting some initial team members, potentially strengthening Ghana's lineup for the upcoming qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}