New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has wasted little time stamping his authority on the national team, naming a fresh-looking attacking unit for Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against Mexico.
With several established stars unavailable due to the match falling outside the FIFA international window, Queiroz has turned to a blend of emerging talents, returning faces and in-form forwards across Europe and South America.
The statistics behind the selected attackers reveal a group with pace, versatility and growing confidence in front of goal.
Leading the line statistically is Joseph Opoku, who has enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Belgian side Waregem. The winger heads into the Mexico encounter with 10 goals and 6 assists in 32 appearances, making him arguably the most productive attacker in the squad this season.
Close behind is Prince Amoako Junior of Nordsjaelland, whose numbers underline his growing reputation in Denmark. The youngster has registered 8 goals and 5 assists in 29 matches, performances that earned him a maiden Black Stars invitation.
Another player returning to the national team setup is Felix Afena-Gyan. The forward played a key role in Amedspor’s promotion push in Turkey, contributing 5 goals and 6 assists in 35 games. His ability to operate across the frontline could prove valuable for Queiroz as Ghana seeks greater attacking fluidity.
At Kocaelispor, Daniel Agyei has quietly produced a respectable campaign, scoring 5 goals in 29 matches. While not the flashiest numbers among the forwards, his experience and physical presence provide another dimension to the Black Stars attack.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Osman has continued his development at Birmingham City. The winger has managed 2 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances, with his explosive pace expected to offer Ghana a direct threat on transitions.
Newly eligible attacker Francis Amuzu also makes the squad after switching allegiance to Ghana. The Grêmio winger has recorded 1 goal and 2 assists in 12 appearances since his move to Brazil.
Collectively, the six forwards called up by Queiroz have produced 31 goals, 21 assists, 154 combined appearances.
Those figures highlight a squad built less on superstar status and more on current form, hunger and tactical flexibility.
The friendly against Mexico is expected to serve as both a preparation match and an audition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Queiroz using the fixture to assess fringe players and potential breakout stars.
For Ghana’s new-look frontline, the Mexico test may represent more than just another international friendly — it could be the beginning of a new attacking era for the Black Stars.
