CK Akonnor names 30-man provisional Black Stars for World Cup qualifiers
Blacks Stars head coach, C.K Akonnor has today named a 30-man provisional squad for 2022 World Cup African qualifiers next month.
Akonnor revealed his squad that will begin preparation for the upcoming qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa in group G. A few surprises are dotted in the squad with also some slots for home-based players including Hearts of Oak duo, Richard Atta and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh.
Belgium based duo Manaf Nurudeen and Majeed Ashimeru as well under-20 sensation, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu from Steadfast FC who is the only player from the Ghanaian second-tier league.
England based Andy Yiadom, Daniel Amartey, Tariq Fosu, Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey are all included in the squad. Chelsea left-back Baba Abdul Rahman is also part of the provisional contingent.
GOALKEEPERS:
- Richard Ofori – Orlando Pirates FC – South Africa
- Lawrence Ati Zigi – St. Galen FC – Switzerland
- Manaf Nurudeen – Kas Eupen – Belgium
- Richard Atta– Hearts of Oak – Ghana
FULL BACKS
- Benson Anang – Zilina FC – Slovakia
- Yiadom Andrew – Reading FC – England
- Baba Abdul Rahman – Chelsea FC – UK
- Gideon Mensah – FC Girondins Bordeaux – France
- Baffour Philimon – Dreams FC – Ghana
CENTER BACKS
- Alexander Djiku – RC Strasbourg – France
- Daniel Amartey – Leicester City FC- England
- Ismael Ganiyu – Asante Kotoko – Ghana
- Jonathan Mensah – Columbus Crew – USA
MIDFIELDERS
- Mubarak Wakaso – Shenzhen – China
- Iddrisu Baba – RCD Mallorca – Spain
- Thomas Partey – Arsenals FC – England
- Emmanuel Lomotey – Amiens FC – France
WINGERS
- Joel Fameye – Orenburg FC – Russia
- Samuel Owusu – Al Fayhad – Saudi Arabia
- Gyasi Emmanuel – Spezia – Italy
- Kamal Deen Sulemana – Rennes FC – France
- Tariq Fosu – Henry – Brentford FC – England
- Isahaku Fatawu – Steadfast FC – Ghana
ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS:
- Afriyie Banieh – Hearts of Oak – Ghana
- Kudus Mohamed – Ajax FC – Holland
- Majeed Ashimeru – RSC Anderlecht- Belgium
STRIKERS
- Andre Ayew – Al Saad – Qatar
- Jordan Ayew – Crystal Palace – England
- Kwame Opoku – USM Algiers – Algeria
- Kelvin Yeboah – Sturm Graz – Austria
Ghana will play Ethiopia at the Cape Coast stadium on Friday, September 3, before playing South Africa on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Johannesburg to conclude their September assignments.
By: Clifford Adumbire | myactiveonline.com
