As the Black Stars prepare for the World Cup, coach Otto Addo has added four new players to the squad list for Ghana’s upcoming friendlies against Germany/Australia. The new call-ups include three defenders and a striker.
1. Patrick Pfeiffer – A strong and physical centre-back, Pfeiffer plays for SV Darmstadt 98 in Germany. The Defender is known for his aerial ability and composure in defence. He previously represented Germany at the youth level before switching allegiance. Patrick has made 23 appearances this 2025/26 season.
He has zero goals and assists. However, he has won 225 tackles, 84 aerial duels won, and taken 12 shots on goal. In terms of discipline on the field of play as a defender, he has zero yellow and red cards.
2. Derrick Luckassen – A versatile defender capable of playing as a centre-back or right-back, Luckassen currently features for Pafos FC in Cyprus’ first division. He has had a well-travelled career across Europe, including stints in the Netherlands and England. For this current 2025/26, he has appeared in 18 matches and scored 3 goals with no assists. After playing 1,577 minutes this season, Derrick has 11 clean sheets, conceded 14 goals, has done 2 clearances, and 2 interceptions. He has received 9 yellow cards and a red card this current season.
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3. Marvin Senaya – A young and energetic right-back playing for AJ Auxerre. Senaya is known for his pace and attacking runs down the flank. Though born in France, he qualifies to represent Ghana through his heritage.
As a center-back, Marvin has played a total of 1,540 minutes and has a goal in the current 2025/26 season of the French Ligue 1 for his side, AJ Auxerre. He has taken 13 shots and delivered 4 on target.
Furthermore, Marvin has delivered 438 successful passes with a successful passing accuracy of 77%. He has 30 interceptions so far in the Ligue 1 and has blocked 1o shots with 67 clearances as well. For being disciplined on the field, he has 5 yellow and a zero red card so far.
4. Daniel Agyei – A forward currently playing for Kocaelispor in the Turkish Super League. Agyei, born in England to Ghanaian parents, is a quick and hardworking striker with experience in English lower leagues before moving abroad.
Agyei has featured in 23 league matches in the 2025/26 season and played a total of 1450 minutes for his side. The new Black Stars player has scored 4 goals, 2 at home and 2 away, for the Turkish side Kacaelispor this season.
The forward has taken 31 shots this season, of which 13 were on target, and the other 18 off target, with a shooting accuracy is 41.94%.
Ghanaians are keenly watching the impact of these young players on the team’s overall performance. Their inclusion, particularly in central defense, is vital, as the Black Stars have struggled to find reliable replacements since the departure of experienced defenders like John Mensah, John Boye, and other senior figures who once formed the backbone of the team.
