Ghana Eyes Oduro, Issah for Mexico Friendly

FC Barcelona Atletic players David Oduro and Abdul Aziz Issah are expected to be included in Ghana’s squad for next month’s international friendly against Mexico as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match is scheduled for May 22, 2026, and will serve as one of Ghana’s key warm-up games ahead of the tournament, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

According to Spanish outlet SPORT, both players are likely to be selected unless Barcelona Atletic secure a place in the promotion playoffs and ask for them to stay with the club.

Aziz Issah has been in strong form this season, scoring four goals and becoming a regular starter under coach Juliano Belletti with Barasa B. He has also gained some international experience, making a brief appearance for Ghana in a 2025 friendly against Trinidad and Tobago during the Unity Cup in the UK.

Oduro, on the other hand, is close to returning from injury. He has featured regularly for his club when fit. The upcoming call-up would be his first time playing for the Black Stars.

Aziz, who is in his second year on loan at Barcelona, is attracting growing transfer interest. Oduro remains under contract with the Catalan club until 2027.

Ghana’s game against Mexico will be the first of several friendly matches planned before the World Cup. The Black Stars have been placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.

Ghana will begin their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17. They will then face England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.

New head coach Carlos Queiroz has been tasked with leading Ghana beyond the group stage, as the team aims to improve on its early exits in 2014 and 2022.