Afcon 2021 qualifiers ghana coach names first squad as major casualties emerge
It seems like you're referring to the recent news about the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, and their preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
According to reports, Ghana's coach, Charles Akonnor, has named his first squad for the qualifiers, which will take place in November 2020. The squad includes some familiar faces, as well as some new additions.
However, it's also been reported that several major casualties have emerged from the squad. Some of the notable absentees include:
- Thomas Partey: The Arsenal midfielder has been ruled out due to an injury.
- Christian Atsu: The Newcastle United winger has been left out of the squad due to a lack of game time.
- Mubarak Wakaso: The Alaves midfielder has been omitted from the squad due to his poor form.
- Richard Ofori: The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper has been left out of the squad due to his inconsistent form.
The squad that has been named by Akonnor includes players like Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, and Joseph Paintsil, among others. The Black Stars will face Sudan in their opening qualifier on November 12, 2020.
Would you like to know more about the squad or the upcoming qualifiers?