Ghana Football Team WC 2026 Preparations, Valuations and Best Players

Title: Ghana Football Team: A Look Ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Introduction: Ghana has long been a powerhouse in African football, consistently performing well on the continental and world stages. With their rich history in World Cup appearances, they are once again looking to make an impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this blog, we will take a closer look at Ghana’s football team, their key players, market value, and what fans can expect from them in the upcoming World Cup.

1. Ghana’s Football Legacy:

• A brief history of Ghana’s performances in past World Cups.
• Highlight key moments and achievements (such as their quarter-final run in 2010).
• How Ghana has been a regular fixture in the African Cup of Nations.

2. Market Value of the Ghana Football Team:

• Breakdown of Ghana’s squad market value as of 2025, highlighting players with the highest valuations.
• Overview of the team’s value compared to other African nations.
• The impact of their market value on their performance and recruitment.

3. Best Players in the Ghana Squad:

• Key players to watch out for in the 2026 World Cup:
  • Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) – Emerging star, potential game-changer.
  • Thomas Partey (Arsenal) – Veteran midfielder, key to Ghana’s success.
  • Andre Ayew (Al Sadd) – Experienced leader and offensive threat.
  • Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) – Dynamic forward with valuable international experience.

Ghana Football Team Market Value :

As of February 17, 2025, the Ghana national football team comprises a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. Below is an overview of the squad, their respective clubs, and current market values:

Goalkeepers:

Player	Age	Club	Market Value
Lawrence Ati Zigi	28	FC St. Gallen	€1.80m
Joe Wollacott	28	Crawley Town	€300k
Abdul Nurudeen	25	KAS Eupen	€250k

Defenders:

Player	Age	Club	Market Value
Alidu Seidu	24	Clermont Foot	€9.00m
Jonas Adjetey	21	FC Lorient	€4.00m
Jerome Opoku	26	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€2.90m
Terry Yegbe	23	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€2.50m
Nathaniel Adjei	22	FC Lorient	€2.00m
Nicholas Opoku	27	Amiens SC	€1.30m
Razak Simpson	26	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€125k
Ebenezer Abban	27	Heart of Lions	€100k

Midfielders:

Player	Age	Club	Market Value
Ibrahim Sulemana	21	Stade Reims	€6.00m
Elisha Owusu	27	KAS Eupen	€3.00m
Amankwah Forson	22	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€4.50m
Abu Francis	23	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€1.80m
Emmanuel Antwi	25	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€75k

Forwards:

Player	Age	Club	Market Value
Michael Baidoo	25	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€3.50m
Jerry Afriyie	20	FC Lausanne Ouchy	–
Mohammed Kudus	24	Ajax	€50.00m
Antoine Semenyo	25	Bristol City	€28.00m
Iñaki Williams	30	Athletic Bilbao	€20.00m
Ernest Nuamah	21	FC Nordsjælland	€15.00m
Issahaku Fatawu	20	Sporting CP	€13.00m
Joseph Paintsil	26	KRC Genk	€10.00m
Kingsley Schindler	31	FC Köln	€850k
Jordan Ayew	33	Crystal Palace	€3.50m
Ransford Königsdörffer	23	Hamburger SV	€3.00m

Note: Market values are approximate and sourced from Transfermarkt as of February 2025.

transfermarkt.com

Ratings to Ghana National Football Team :

Here’s the ratings in a clear table format:

Position	Player	Club	Market Value	Rating (out of 10)
Goalkeepers	Lawrence Ati Zigi	FC St. Gallen	€1.80m	7/10
	Joe Wollacott	Crawley Town	€300k	5/10
	Abdul Nurudeen	KAS Eupen	€250k	5/10
Goalkeeper Total Rating				6/10
Defenders	Alidu Seidu	Clermont Foot	€9.00m	8/10
	Jonas Adjetey	FC Lorient	€4.00m	7/10
	Jerome Opoku	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€2.90m	6/10
	Terry Yegbe	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€2.50m	6/10
	Nathaniel Adjei	FC Lorient	€2.00m	6/10
	Nicholas Opoku	Amiens SC	€1.30m	5/10
	Razak Simpson	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€125k	4/10
	Ebenezer Abban	Heart of Lions	€100k	3/10
Defender Total Rating				6/10
Midfielders	Ibrahim Sulemana	Stade Reims	€6.00m	7/10
	Elisha Owusu	KAS Eupen	€3.00m	6/10
	Amankwah Forson	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€4.50m	6/10
	Abu Francis	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€1.80m	5/10
	Emmanuel Antwi	FC Lausanne Ouchy	€75k	3/10
Midfielder Total Rating				6/10
Forwards	Mohammed Kudus	Ajax	€50.00m	9/10
	Antoine Semenyo	Bristol City	€28.00m	8/10
	Iñaki Williams	Athletic Bilbao	€20.00m	8/10
	Ernest Nuamah	FC Nordsjælland	€15.00m	7/10
	Issahaku Fatawu	Sporting CP	€13.00m	8/10
	Joseph Paintsil	KRC Genk	€10.00m	7/10
	Kingsley Schindler	FC Köln	€850k	5/10
	Jordan Ayew	Crystal Palace	€3.50m	6/10
	Ransford Königsdörffer	Hamburger SV	€3.00m	6/10
Forward Total Rating				8/10
Overall Total Rating				6.5/10

This table breaks down the individual player ratings in each category, followed by the total rating for each position. Overall, the Ghana national team stands at 6.5/10 with strong attacking options but room for improvement in defense, midfield, and goalkeeper areas.

Final Thoughts :

Here’s a comparison of the total market values of the national football teams for Ghana, Japan, South Korea, the USA, Argentina, France, and Portugal, along with my own value:

Country	Market Value (€)
France	€978.00 million
Portugal	€835.00 million
Argentina	€716.50 million
USA	€249.70 million
Japan	€227.40 million
South Korea	€187.13 million
Ghana	€197.18 million

Ghana’s market value may place them a bit lower in terms of financial power compared to top teams, but their track record in the World Cup has shown they’re more than capable of punching above their weight. The Black Stars have produced memorable performances, like their run to the quarterfinals in 2010, and they always bring that unpredictable spark to the tournament.

Their mix of young talent like Mohammed Kudus and experienced players gives them a nice balance, and with the right strategy, they could definitely surprise some bigger teams. In a knockout situation, they’re always dangerous—no team can take them lightly!

It’ll be exciting to see what they bring to the 2026 World Cup!

Happy Football

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