World Cup 2026Q: Inaki Williams, Semenyo start as Hughton names team for Madagascar clash

Black Star head coach Chris Hughton has named a strong starting lineup for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Inaki Williams and Antoine Semenyo start together for the first time while Richard Ofori makes a return to the starting XI for the first time in a long while.

The back four sees Alidu Seidu start ahead of the returning Denis Odoi while Daniel Amartey partners Nicholas Opoku at the centre of defence. Gideon Mensah completes the defence.

Baba Iddrisu partners Salis Abdul Samed as the double pivot with Mohammed Kudus sitting in front of them.

Inaki, Semenyo and Jordan Ayew make the front three.

Here is the lineup chosen by Hughton:

Source: Ghana News