Puebla: Ghana's national team will continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an international friendly against the Mexico national team on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Puebla. The game is expected to offer the Black Stars technical team another chance to assess several players ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
According to Ghana Web, with head coach Carlos Queiroz unavailable due to personal reasons, assistant coach Desmond Offei is expected to lead the team from the touchline as Ghana fine-tunes plans for a difficult World Cup group featuring England, Croatia, and Panama. The friendly is also likely to hand opportunities to several players fighting to secure places in Ghana's final World Cup squad, especially with several experienced names absent from the team.
The predicted Ghana line-up against Mexico is expected to follow a 4-3-3 formation. In goal, Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak is anticipated to start, bringing his experience and composure to the team. In defence, Razak Simpson, Ebenezer Annan, Nathaniel Adjei, and Ebenezer Adade are slated to form the backline, with each player having a key role in managing the Mexican attack.
In midfield, Majeed Ashimeru, Salis Adams, and Augustine Boakye are expected to provide stability, creativity, and control. Ashimeru is likely to anchor the midfield, while Adams and Boakye will support both the defence and the attack. Boakye, having impressed in Ligue 2, is expected to be a key playmaker.
The forward line is predicted to include Ibrahim Osman, Felix Afena-Gyan, and Joseph Opoku. Osman's pace and direct running are seen as crucial, while Afena-Gyan is set to lead the attack. Opoku, coming off an impressive season, will complete the attacking trio, aiming to make a significant impact on the international stage.