Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his starting XI for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama, making a number of changes from the side that was initially expected to start.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi takes his place in goal behind a back four of Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Abdul Mumin Adjetey and Fatawu Senaya.
In midfield, Lawrence Agyekum Owusu partners highly-rated youngster Caleb Yirenkyi in a double pivot as Ghana look to control proceedings in the absence of Thomas Partey.
Captain Jordan Ayew operates as the central attacking midfielder, with Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jerry Afriyie Nuamah providing support from the flanks.
Up front, Antoine Semenyo leads the attack as the Black Stars seek a winning start to their World Cup campaign.
Ghana XI vs Panama (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ati-Zigi
Defenders: Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah
Midfielders: Owusu, Yirenkyi
Attacking Midfielders: Nuamah, Ayew (C), Sulemana
Striker: Semenyo
