A 33-man squad called by Coach Otto Addo months ago to represent the nation in just ended 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Central African Republic, the current shape of the team is said to be in crisis as reports sighted rules out several players out ahead of the Kirin tournament in Japan due to several reasons – which is believed to be injuries, ailments and permission to sort out club issues in the foreign scene [Hold talks or possible transfer move this summer].
In the goalkeeping purview, it’s reported first choice – Joseph Wollacott has left due to one of the aforementioned reasons alongside Orlando Pirates Richard Ofori.
In the defence force, Joseph Aidoo, Jonathan Mensah and Abdul Mumin – hit by injuries and in the midfield and forward purview – Elisha Owusu and Antoine Semenyo.
Rounding up available players in the camp, talk of the midfield and forward phase – there are several players to fill in the roles perfectly, however, in the centre-back, Daniel Amartey remains the only available player which will force Oddo Addo to deputies Gideon Mensah once again.
A four-nation tournament, Ghana will take on the host nation (Japan) in the semifinals on Friday (10th June 2022) at the Noevir Stadium Kobe. Chile and Tunisia are the two sides Ghana will face later on Tuesday (14th June 2022).
See the full list below:
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Manaf Nurudeen
Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Dennis Odoi, Dennis Korsah, Abdul Baba Rahman, Daniel Amartey, Gideon Mensah.
Midfielders: Idrissu Baba, Edmund Addo, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi-Kyereh, Mubarak Wakaso
Attackers/Wingers: Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Joseph Painstil, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Osman Bukari, Felix Afena Gyan, Daniel Barnie.
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