Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku Join Black Stars Training Ahead of Austria Friendly
- Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku have joined the Ghana national football team camp in Vienna after missing the first training session
- All 25 players trained on Tuesday, including late arrivals, as preparations intensified for the friendly against Austria national football team
- The match at the Ernst Happel Stadium forms part of Ghana’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku have finally reported to the camp of the Ghana in Vienna ahead of their international friendly against Austria national football team on Friday, March 27.
The two players were notably absent on Monday when the team held its first training session during the March international break.
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Austria will host Ghana at the Ernst Happel Stadium in a crucial preparatory fixture for both nations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group I alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, while Austria will compete in Group J with Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan.
Partey, Djiku trains with Black Stars
Following their arrival in camp, Partey and Djiku wasted no time in joining their teammates for Tuesday’s training session, where both players were actively involved as preparations intensified for the upcoming encounter.
Their presence boosted the squad as the technical team continued to fine-tune tactics and build cohesion ahead of the game.
Also arriving late but featuring in Tuesday’s session were Kojo Oppong Peprah and Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer, who trained alongside the rest of the squad.
In total, all 25 players in camp took part in the session, each eager to impress head coach Otto Addo.
The Black Stars will continue their preparations with training sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before taking on Austria on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Below is the full list of Black Stars players in camp:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Patrick Pfeiffer, Derrick Luckassen, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Prince Kwabena Adu, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Daniel Agyei, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer.
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Semenyo receives hero's welcome from Black Stars
Meanwhile, players of the Black Stars gave Antoine Semenyo a reception to remember after his Carabao Cup triumph, as a heartwarming moment in camp quickly spread across social media.
The Manchester City forward arrived in high spirits following his success at Wembley Stadium, and his Ghanaian international teammates made sure the moment did not pass quietly.
In a video now circulating online, Semenyo was greeted with a guard of honour as he entered camp.
Both players and members of the technical team lined up to welcome him, applauding and cheering as he jogged through, with playful pats on the back and chants filling the moment.
It was a simple gesture, but one that spoke volumes about the unity within the squad and the respect he has earned.
Fans were quick to react online as the clip gained traction.
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Semenyo equals Essien's 19-year milestone
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo made history by winning the Carabao Cup with Manchester City.
The 25-year-old became the first Ghanaian to achieve the feat since Michael Essien did so with Chelsea 19 years ago.
Source: YEN.com.gh
