Breaking News: Milovan Rajevac names RTU captain Abagna in Ghana’s 40-man squad for Afcon -Reports

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The midfielder has been handed have s maiden call up to represent Ghana ahaed of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon next January

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has named Real Tamale United captain David Abagna Sandan in his 40-man squad expected to be announced this week, AshesGyamera understands.

The 23-year-old has been in fine form in Ghana Premier League this season after joining them from Ashanti Gold.

After nine games, Abagna has scored eight goals and provided one assist as RTU continue to push up in their bid to maintain their place in the top-flight after returning from Division One.

Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail has been selected despite initial reports in the local media suggested that he has been dropped.

Also, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah has made the grade together with two players from Dreams FC including Fatawu Issahaku and Philemon Baffuor.

According to Ghana FA, the Black Star will open camp in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 ahead of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

The team will be in Doha for a period of three weeks to prepare for the Tournament scheduled for Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.

The Black Stars will play three International friendly matches in Qatar to give Coach Milovan Rajevac the opportunity to assess his squad for the Tournament.

Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

GHANA SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021,” the statement added.

Ghana last won the Afcon in 1982 but have been in final in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

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