Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil is on the verge of making a long-awaited return to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.
The LA Galaxy star has been out of the national team setup since September 2024 when he featured in Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
However, his consistent form in Major League Soccer this season has caught the attention of Black Stars coach Otto Addo, who is set to hand him a recall for the crucial double-header.
Paintsil has been one of LA Galaxy's standout performers, registering 8 goals and 2 assists in 23 appearances across all competitions this year.
