16 players participate in Black Stars day one of training ahead of Nigeria, Uganda friendlies

16 players took part in day one of the Black Stars train in Marrakesh in Morocco ahead of their friendly games against Nigeria and Uganda later this week and next week.

The players reported on Monday and did a stretching session in the morning before Tuesday’s proper practice.

The players who trained are: Tariq Lamptey, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Kasim Nuhu, Antoine Semenyo, Abdul Samed Salis, Patrick Kpozo, Alidu Seidu, Joseph Wollacott, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Denis Odoi, Ernest Nuamah, Osman Ibrahim, Abdulai Nurudeen, and Fredrick Asare.

The numbers in camp are now 23 after the arrival of seven more players on Tuesday night.

Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, plans to utilize these matches to evaluate his team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for June and other forthcoming assignments.

The team commenced its training regimen on Monday, March 18, with rigorous workout sessions. On Tuesday, they intensified their preparations with both morning and evening field sessions.