In a pivotal moment for the Black Stars, Arsenal standout Thomas Partey will take the helm as captain in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying clashes against Mali and the Central African Republic.
Partey’s return marks a triumphant comeback for the midfielder, who has battled through injuries to reclaim his spot on the international stage.
Following his absence in the 2023 AFCON, which saw Ghana’s premature exit, Partey’s leadership is poised to be a game-changer in Otto Addo’s squad, stepping in for absentees Andre Ayew and Richard Ofori.
Training kicks off on Thursday at Accra’s University of Ghana Stadium, gearing up for showdowns against Mali on June 6 and Central African Republic on June 10, hosted respectively in Bamako’s Stade 26 Mars and Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium.
Sitting at 4th place in Group I after a rocky start, Ghana is poised for redemption, aiming to secure crucial victories after a sole win against Madagascar and a narrow loss to Comoros.
