Alidu Seidu expected in Ghana squad for Wales friendly

Full-back Alidu Seidu is set to rejoin the Black Stars ahead of the June 2 friendly against Wales, travelling to Paris this week to complete visa and administrative formalities.

Alidu Seidu is expected to return to Ghana’s national team ahead of the friendly against Wales in Cardiff on June 2, the player’s and his club’s movements suggest.

The 25-year-old Stade Rennais defender missed Ghana’s March fixtures against Austria and Germany but has been summoned back into the Black Stars set-up as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11.

Alidu Seidu set to join Black Stars in Cardiff

Reports indicate Seidu travelled to Paris on Friday to complete administrative procedures, including securing a visa for the Wales match. Media coverage in France reported that the Ghana Football Association requested the trip.

Seidu’s absence from Rennes’ Friday morning training session was confirmed by club activity schedules, though the player is expected to rejoin team duties later in the day for individual work. Rennes are preparing for their final Ligue 1 fixture of the season away to Olympique de Marseille.

Versatile on the right flank, Seidu has been part of Ghana’s wider defensive options, and his recall bolsters selection choices for the final build-up to the World Cup. The Wales friendly is being used as part of these preparations.

There was no immediate official comment from the Ghana Football Association or Stade Rennais on the call-up or the administrative trip. Media reports remain the primary source for the travel and visa details.

Selection for the Wales fixture will become clearer as the Black Stars publish their final squad and travel plans in the coming days ahead of the match in Cardiff.

Source: GHANAsoccernet.
Additional reporting by Nukunya News Desk.

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