Otto Addo drops Andre Ayew as he names squad for AFCON qualifiers
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has released a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
Conspicuously absent is captain Andre Ayew, who is currently without a club and also missed the last selection.
However returning to the squad is Majeed Ashimeru, who had been sidelined due to injury, alongside Athletic Bilbao star Inaki Williams.
Thomas Partey will take on the role of captain, with experienced players like Jordan Ayew, who scored a hat-trick in his last appearance, supporting him.
Meanwhile, injuries have ruled out Ernest Nuamah and Forson Amankwah. While Amankwah’s injury is not as serious, he has not been called up for this round of fixtures.
Black Stars are set to face Angola at home in Kumasi on September 5, 2024, before travelling to Niger for their second Group F match on September 9, 2024.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Frederick Asare, Joseph Wollacott
Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Ebenezer Annan, Kingsley Schindler
Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus, Abu Francis, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Majeed Ashimeru
Forwards: Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Joseph Paintsil, Ibrahim Osman, Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew
