Baba Rahman Retains Favourite No.17 Jersey As Black Stars Intensify Preparations‎‎

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Published May 27 2026

Published at: 90:06am

Story by Saibu Terry

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‎Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman has officially retained his favourite No.17 jersey after making his long-awaited return to the Ghana national football team camp ahead of the upcoming international friendly against Wales national football team and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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‎The experienced left-back arrived in camp on Tuesday morning alongside Paul Reverson and Christopher Bonsu Baah as preparations continued at Dragon Park in Cardiff.

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‎The trio immediately joined the squad for the afternoon training session, increasing the number of players in camp to 16 after 13 players reported on Monday to begin preparations for the crucial international assignments.
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‎Players already in camp include Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi and Alidu Seidu.
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‎The return of Baba Rahman has generated excitement among Ghanaian football fans, with the defender expected to bring leadership, experience, and stability to the Black Stars backline.
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‎Retaining the No.17 jersey — a number strongly associated with him throughout his national team career — further highlights his importance within the squad setup.

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‎Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to supervise another intensive training session on Wednesday as more players continue to arrive in camp ahead of the friendly encounter inCardiff.

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‎The Black Stars are using the Wales clash as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, with the technical team hoping to build momentum and strengthen squad cohesion ahead of the competitive fixtures.