FIFA World Cup 2026: Seven Black Stars players with Ghana Premier League experience

The Ghana Premier League continues to provide talent to the top level as seven players in the current Black Stars World Cup squad having previously featured in the Ghanaian top flight with one of them is still actively playing in the league.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who remains a key figure in the Ghana Premier League and has been included in Carlos Queiroz’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The full list of Black Stars players with Ghana Premier League experience:

– Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak

– Baba Rahman formerly of Asante Kotoko

– Gideon Mensah formerly of WAFA SC

– Augustine Boakye formerly of WAFA SC

– Abdul Fatawu Issahaku of Dreams FC

– Prince Adu Kwabena formerly of Bechem United

– Jonas Adjetey formerly of Berekum Chelsea

Their appearance at World stage is an example of quality players that the Ghana Premier League continues to produce. Despite the challenges facing domestic football.

The Ghanaian top-flight remains a vital stage for national team talent.

The seven listed players on their journey from the Ghana Premier League to the World Cup is proofing that local football in Ghana has a crucial role to play in grooming future talents for the National team