Audio By Carbonatix
Midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
He was not included in the team for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and was not invited for the March international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda.
The 30-year-old, who has been battling injuries, last featured for the Black Stars in October 2023, during a friendly against the United States of America.
However, he is now fully recovered and back in the team, and he will captain in the absence of Andre Ayew, who has been dropped from the 26 man squad.
Ghana will face Mali on June 6 before hosting the Central African Republic four days later. The team currently sits fourth in Group I with three points after two matches.

Latest Stories
-
24-Hour Economy not just talk — Edudzi Tamakloe confirms sector-level implementation
1 second -
Four arrested over robbery attack on okada rider at Fomena
2 minutes -
NDC gov’t refusing to take responsibility for anything that affects Ghanaians – Miracles Aboagye
27 minutes -
Parental Presence, Not Just Provision: Why active involvement in children’s education matters
52 minutes -
24-Hour economy policy fails to create promised jobs – Dennis Miracles Aboagye
1 hour -
Ghana Embassy in Doha urges nationals to take shelter after missile attack
1 hour -
Government’s macroeconomic stability commendable, but we need focus on SME growth – Victoria Bright
1 hour -
Macro stability won’t matter without food self-sufficiency- Prof. Agyeman-Duah
2 hours -
How Virtual Security Africa is strengthening safety at Mamprobi Polyclinic
2 hours -
Ghana on right track macroeconomically, but structural gaps remain – Fred Dzanku
2 hours -
ADB MD honoured for impactful leadership at PMI Ghana engagement
2 hours -
Bringing Ofori-Atta’s photo to Parliament and displaying it was unfair – Afenyo-Markin
3 hours -
Minority leader calls 24-Hour economy policy more PR than practical solution
3 hours -
Afenyo-Markin accuses government of using anti-corruption drive to target opponents
3 hours -
GPL: Kotoko announce new board of directors
3 hours
