BABA Rahman and Fatawu Issahaku, who opted out, as well as injured duo Kamaldeen Sulemana, Tariq Lamptey and Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, are noticeable absentees as the Black Stars of Ghana unveiled the 27-man squad that will represent the former Gold Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Chris Hughton, the Irish manager of the four times champions also names West Ham’s prolific forward, Mohammed Kudus, who has been a goal-scoring sensation with 10 goals in all competitions, is expected to lead the team’s striking force in Cote D’Ivoire.
Athletic Bilbao’s striker, Inaki Williams, captain Andre Ayew and defender Mohammed Salisu all made the team.
Chris Hughton, in a press conference held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Monday, 1 January 2024, stressed the importance of making bold decisions.
Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey, recognized for outstanding performances in the Ghana Premier League, is among the three home-based players in the squad.
The 27-man squad will start camp in Kumasi from 2 January.
Ghana will kick off their AFCON 2023 campaign with a tough clash against Cape Verde on 14 January, followed by crucial encounters against Egypt and Mozambique.
The 27-Man AFCON Squad:
GOALKEEPERS:
Lawrence Ati Zigi
Richard Ofori
Jojo Wollacott
DEFENDERS:
Alidu Seidu
Dennis Odoi
Kingsley Schindler
Gideon Mensah
Issahaku Fatawu
Daniel Amartey
Nich Opoku
Alexander Djiku
Mohammed Salisu
MIDFIELDERS:
Samed Salis
Baba Iddrisu
Majeed Ashimeru
Elisha Owusu
Richmond Lamptey
Mohammed Kudus
Andre Ayew
Ransford Konigsdorffer
Osman Bukari
Joseph Paintsil
Jordan Ayew
Ernest Nuamah
STRIKERS:
Inaki Williams
Antoine Semenyo
Jonathan Sowah
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