The Ghana Premier League players in this Black Stars squad share one starting point, even though their journeys look completely different. Long before the bright lights of Europe, three of Ghana’s World Cup names were learning their trade on local pitches.
Abdul Rahman Baba
Baba built his foundation in Ghanaian football before moving to Germany, then to Chelsea, and now to PAOK in Greece. He returns to the Black Stars for the first time since 2023 after a strong season in Europe, bringing leadership and experience to a squad that needs both.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
Fatawu lit up the league with Dreams FC, earning a Player of the Month award and a reputation as one of the brightest young talents in Africa. That form carried him to Sporting CP in Portugal and on to Leicester City in the Premier League. The local league spotted his spark first.
Prince Kwabena Adu
Prince Adu spent his formative years at Bechem United, racking up appearances and goals before earning his move abroad to eventually land at Viktoria Plzeň in the Czech league. Now he heads to his first World Cup.
Why These Ghana Premier League Players Matter
Three players, three paths, one truth. These Ghana Premier League players are living proof that the local game is a launchpad. It develops talent, then sends it out to test itself against the best in the world. For more on the road ahead, see our preview of Ghana World Cup 2026 and the story of lone home-based keeper Benjamin Asare. The full Group L profile is also on the Ghana Football Association website.