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Andre Ayew, Kamaldeen, Schlupp and others dropped as Otoo Addo names Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers

The much-awaited Black Stars list for the upcoming qualifiers has been finally released by Otto Addo

Andre Ayew left out again as well as injured Ernest Appiah Nuamah as Otto Addo names Ghana’s squad to face Angola and Niger in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Majeed Ashimeru has returned to the squad after missing the World Cup qualifiers couple of months again due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare maintains his spot in the squad as one of the three goalkeepers alongside Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wallocott.

Leicester City duo of Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku made the list but Jeffrey Schlupp of Crystal Palace fame could not make it whilst Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana was dropped due to injury concerns.

In the abscence of Andre Ayew, Arsenal poster boy Thomas Teye Partey will continue to act as the captain and he will be deputised by Jordan Ayew.

The Black Stars will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on September 5, 2024, before locking horn with Niger for the second Group F fixture on September 9, 2024 at the Estadio De Berkane.

Black Stars arrive in Johannesburg to face Bafana Bafana on Monday

The Black Stars touched down in Johannesburg last night to play without several key players but head coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor is optimistic of a good results

Ghana’s contingent arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa very late on Saturday as they prepare to face Bafana Bafana in second game of Group G in 2021 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the Soccer City Sports Stadium on Monday.

After narrowly defeating Ethiopia on Friday, the Black Stars are in high hopes to secure their second victory of the qualifiers and possibly open the gap at the top before the next round of matches take place in November.

South Africa, on the other hand, need a win at all cost since they shared the spoils goalless with Zimbabwe on opening day and their coach Hugo Broos is under pressure to win at all cost.

The Black will miss the services of several key players due to COVID-19 restrictions as South Africa has been marked as on of the countries in the world with red flag due to increasing cases of the disease everyday.

Reading FC duo of Abdul Baba Rahman and Andy Yiadom did not travel with the team as well as Crystal Palace duo of Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp.

Also, Daniel Kyereh and Boadu who play in Germany were left behind.

In the other game of the group, Ethiopia will be hosting Zimbabwe with the hope that they can recover from their defeat in the hands of Ghana.

Andre Ayew satisfied with Black Stars performance against Ethiopia in World Cup qualifiers

The Black Stars skipper believes three points is enough to give them a head start in the country’s quest to qualify to the next World Cup

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has suggested that Black Stars did well to defeat Ethiopia in the opening game of Group G of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Wakaso Mubarak’s first half long range shot was all that the Black Stars need to defeat the Walias and top the table after first round of matches.

However, majority of Ghanaians were not impressed with the general performance of the team amid the victory especially defender Abdul Baba Rahman, Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp.

In spite of the complaints, Ayew believes the players did their best especially when they played in front of few Ghanaian supporters due to Covid-19 restrictions.

“Three points. Nothing comes easy,” Ayew posted on Twitter.

“Not a full stadium but great atmosphere. We thank all Ghanaians for the support and love. we keep going,” Ayew added.

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The Black Stars will leave Accra to Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday to prepare for the next game against Bafana Bafana at the Soccer City Sports Stadium on Monday.

Four players who started the game against Ethiopia will not make the trip to South Africa due to Covid-19 scare. They include Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp, Andy Yiadom and Daniel Amartey. These players ply their trade in England and with South Africa being named among the countries with red flag for COVID-19 cases by the British government, they will be excused.