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Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later this week, GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a report on the performance of players invited for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.

Goalkeepers:

Lawrence Ati-Zigi helped St.Gallen to a 2-1 win over Lausanne in the Swiss Super League round five fixture on Sunday

Joseph Anang was in post for St.Patrick’s in their 2-2 draw against Derry City in the Irish Premier League

Benjamin Asare was in pole for Hearts of Oak against Asante Kotoko in the GHALCA top four tournament, which his side won by 2-0

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Medeama SC have pulled off a major transfer coup by completing the signing of former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.

The 22-year-old, who was heavily linked with Asante Kotoko and also drew interest from clubs in Canada and Israel, has instead committed his future to the Ghanaian champions.

His arrival comes as Medeama step up their squad strengthening ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.

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Italian Serie A side Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of Tariq Lamptey. 

The Ghana international joined the La Viola from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £6m, including add-ons.

Lamptey is expected to be a backup option for Brazilian defender Dodo. He has been handed jersey number 48.

His campaign last season was hampered by recurring injuries, limiting him to just 15 appearances for Brighton.

Despite the setbacks, he managed to contribute two goals and several assists.

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Liverpool have agreed a British transfer record fee of £125m to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

Sources close to the deal have told BBC Sport that an agreement for the Sweden international to move to Anfield is now in place.

Newcastle sources claim the deal could be worth as much as £130m with add-ons.

Isak is expected to have a medical on Monday before signing a six-year contract.

Liverpool had an original £110m offer rejected in August but are now set to land their first-choice target of the summer.

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Former Ghana international, Yaw Preko, has called for support for Thomas Partey ahead of Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers. 

Despite facing a legal case over allegations of rape charges, the Villarreal midfielder has been included in Otto Addo’s squad for the Matchday 7 and 8 games of the qualifiers against Chad and Mali scheduled for next month.

After being named in the 24-man squad, Preko has called Ghanaians and the playing body to support the 32-year-old ahead of the games.

“Thomas Partey needs the support of the entire country,” he told Asempa FM.

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The Black Stars of Ghana will regroup in Accra on Monday, September 1, to commence preparations for the next round of games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana next month will face off with Chad and Mali in crucial qualification games in Group I.

According to a notice from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Black Stars will train at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday and Tuesday before departing for N’djamena Tuesday evening.

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Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has applauded the organisers of the Democracy Cup, describing the timing of this year’s edition as ideal for his side’s preparations.

The Phobians are scheduled to face city rivals Great Olympics on September 5 at the University of Ghana Stadium in the second edition of the annual fixture, which is held to celebrate Ghana’s democratic credentials.

The game comes just a week before the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicks off, providing both clubs with a competitive test ahead of the new campaign.

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has cautioned the Black Stars to stay humble ahead of the resumption of the 2026 World Cup. 

After back-to-back wins against Chad and Madagascar in March earlier this year, the senior national team will regroup for the Matchday 7 and 8 games of the qualifiers for the Mundial next month.

Ghana currently sit at the top of Group I with 15 points with four games to end the qualifiers.

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Heart of Lions are making significant progress in their pursuit of former Hearts of Oak left back Dennis Nkrumah Korsah, with the deal expected to be finalised before Sunday.

Korsah, who joined Hearts of Oak in 2022 and went on to establish himself as one of the most consistent full-backs in the league, is currently available after parting ways with the Phobians.

The experienced defender is admired for his defensive discipline, overlapping runs, and pinpoint deliveries from set pieces, making him a valuable target for Lions as they look to bolster their backline.

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has emphasized that Razak Simpson continues to be a vital member of the Black Stars, even though he was left out of the latest squad.

The Nations FC captain was not included in Otto Addo’s 24-man roster for the upcoming Matchday 7 and 8 fixtures of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali next month.

Simpson, who earned his senior national team debut against Angola during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, has since established himself as an important figure in the squad.

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