Black Stars of Ghana Releases Squad List to Face Sudan
The Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, have announced their squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan. Coach Otto Addo has included several notable names and new faces for this crucial double-header:
- Returnees: Alexander Djiku, Gideon Mensah, Ernest Nuamah, and Ibrahim Sulemana are back in the squad. These players missed previous matches due to injuries but are now fit and ready to contribute.
- Debut Call-Up: Isaac Afful from FC Samartex has received his first call-up to the national team. His performance in the CAF Champions League preliminary round and the ongoing Premier League has earned him this opportunity.
- Matches: Ghana will host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 11, 2024, followed by an away game on October 14, 2024, in Libya, although initially mentioned for Sudan, indicating a change in venue for the second leg.
This squad selection reflects a blend of experience with fresh talent, aiming to navigate the AFCON qualifiers successfully. The return of key players and the introduction of new talents like Afful suggest a strategy to rejuvenate the team while maintaining a core of experienced players.
