Where is Derrick Köhn? Ghanaians React to His Omission from Black Stars Squad

Accra: Ghanaians on social media have reacted after defender Derrick Köhn was left out of the Black Stars provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Carlos Queiroz recently named his squad for Ghana's pre-World Cup camp and the Union Berlin left-back was one of the notable absentees. According to Ghana Web, following the squad announcement, several fans took to X to question the decision, with many recalling Köhn's impressive performance for Ghana during the international friendly against Germany. The defender earned praise after providing an assist and putting up an energetic display against the four-time world champions in March. Some supporters shared clips of his performance and wondered why he was dropped despite showing quality on the left side of defence. 'Derrick Köhn was one of our best players against Germany. Why was he omitted?' one fan posted on X. Köhn, who switched nationality to represent Ghana, made his Black Stars debut during the recent international friendlies and qui ckly became a fan favourite. The 27-year-old currently plays for Bundesliga side FC Union Berlin after previous stints with Galatasaray S.K. and Hannover 96. Meanwhile, the Black Stars continue preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as fans eagerly await the final squad for the tournament.