Derrick Luckassen, a centre-back currently playing for Pafos FC in Cyprus, has received his first call-up to the Ghana national team. This announcement comes as Ghana prepares for two international friendlies against Austria on March 27, 2026, and Germany on March 30, 2026.
Luckassen, a product of AZ Alkmaar’s academy, has a rich history in European football, having played for notable clubs such as PSV Eindhoven, Hertha BSC, and Anderlecht. His experience includes winning the 2024–25 Cypriot league title and scoring Pafos’ first Champions League goal.
Alongside Luckassen, three other players—Marvin Senaya, Daniel Agyei, and Patrick Pfeiffer—have also earned their first call-ups. Coach Otto Addo expressed enthusiasm about integrating these newcomers into the squad. “Otto Addo has handed out debut call-ups to four players – Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Daniel Agyei, and Patrick Pfeiffer – for this month’s international friendlies against Austria and Germany,” he stated.
Senaya, who plays for AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 1, made his professional debut in 2021. Meanwhile, Agyei, a forward and winger for Kocaelispor in Turkey, has previously played for clubs including Leyton Orient and Burnley. Pfeiffer is a defender currently with Darmstadt 98 in Germany’s Bundesliga II.
These matches are part of Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team aims to assess new talent and refine their squad ahead of the qualifiers and the tournament itself. “The matches form part of Ghana’s preparations for the World Cup, with Addo using the opportunity to assess new talent and fine-tune his squad ahead of the qualifiers and the tournament itself,” an unnamed source noted.
The inclusion of Luckassen and the other players marks a significant step for the Ghanaian national team as they look to build a competitive squad for the World Cup. Observers will be keen to see how these players perform in their debut matches.
As the date for the matches approaches, details remain unconfirmed regarding the starting lineup and tactical approach that Addo will employ against Austria and Germany.
