Ghana’s Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named his 25-man squad for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers doubleheader against Sudan. The team is looking to get their qualifying campaign back on track after a winless start against Angola and Niger.
Some key players making a return to the squad include Alexander Djiku and Ernest Nuamah, who have recovered from injuries. Ibrahim Sulemana also returns after missing the last qualifiers, while Gideon Mensah is back in the team following a 72-day injury layoff.
Samartex defender Isaac Afful has earned his first call-up, thanks to impressive performances in the Ghana Premier League and CAF Champions League. Afful’s consistent displays for Nurudeen Amadu’s squad have been instrumental in their victory in the league last season.
He also featured in all matches of Samartex’s maiden CAF Champions League campaign, scoring a spectacular goal against Victoria United at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana seeks to secure six points from the upcoming matches to enhance their chances of returning to AFCON in Morocco 2025. Currently sitting third in their group with just one point, the Black Stars face a crucial test against Sudan.
Ghana take on Sudan on October 10 at the Accra Sports Stadium before heading to the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Libya for the return leg on October 15, 2024.
Ghana sits third in their group with one point, behind leaders Angola and second-placed Niger.
Securing six points from these matches is crucial for Ghana’s AFCON 2025 hopes. Coach Otto Addo faces a daunting task in rallying his team after a disappointing start to the qualifying campaign.
Below is the squad as announced by Coach Otto Addo :
The Black Stars will begin training on October 5 in Accra, with all players expected to report for camp.
Ghanaian fans are eagerly awaiting the matches, with many calling for a strong response from the team after the disappointing start to the qualifying campaign.
Ghana’s AFCON qualifying campaign hangs in the balance, but with the return of key players and the debut of Isaac Afful, the Black Stars have a chance to revive their hopes.
