The Ghana Premier League continues to prove its value as a breeding ground for top talent, with seven players in the current Black Stars World Cup squad having previously featured in the domestic top flight with one of them is still actively playing in the league.
Leading the list is Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who remains a key figure in the Ghana Premier League and has been included in Carlos Queiroz's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The full list of Black Stars players with Ghana Premier League experience:
- Benjamin Asare – Hearts of Oak (Still Playing)
- Baba Rahman – Asante Kotoko
- Gideon Mensah – WAFA SC
- Augustine Boakye – WAFA SC
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – Dreams FC
- Prince Adu Kwabena – Bechem United
- Jonas Adjetey – Berekum Chelsea
Their presence on the World Cup stage is a testament to the quality of players that the Ghana Premier League continues to produce. Despite the challenges facing domestic football, the league remains a vital pipeline for national team talent.
For Asare and the six others, their journey from the Ghana Premier League to the World Cup is proof that local football still has a crucial role to play in Ghana's football ecosystem.
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