Arsenal’s midfielder Thomas Partey will not be able to help his country Ghana in the fight to try to win their fifth Africa Cup of Nations title.
Ghana last won the cup in 1982 after doing so in 1963, 1965 and 1978.
Why Thomas Partey might miss in Ghana squad
The Gunners star has suffered a hamstring injury since October last year, an injury he picked up in training ahead of his team’s Champions League away game against Sevilla.
“This is the biggest injury he has had, the most important thing for me as a head coach and our association is to give him the support that he needs through this period. Withstanding his injury, he certainly would be in the squad.” Said Chris Hughton, Black Stars head coach.
West Ham United midfielder who is also Ex Ajax player Mohammed Kudus completed a 27_man squad for Chris Hughton’s side alongside Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, Leicester defender Daniel Amartey and Brighton Hove Albion forward Tariq Lamptey who is also Blues former player.
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, who is currently playing for League 1 club Le Havre, is ready to feature for the four times Afcon champions.
Former Chelsea player Baba Rahman who is currently at PAOK as a left-back, and is unfortunately not included in the Ghana national team after he said that he wants to concentrate on his club form. Sporting CP winger Abdul Fatawu, who was also sent on loan at Leicester City, is also not included.
AFCON qualifiers 2023/24
Black Stars wish to get their fifth Afcon title will commence on Sunday,14th January 2024, when they will take Cape Verde in the first game of Group B before playing against Egypt on 18th January 2024.
Egypt is also the most successful nation in the Cup’s history having won the tournament seven times.
Chris Hughton’s side will complete their group stage match on 22 January 2024 when they will against Mozambique.
Africa Cup Of Nations 2023-24 Group stage. Matchday 1 of 3 are as follows ;
Host, Ivory Coast, will open the tournament games when they will take Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, 13th January 2024.
On Sunday,14th January 2024. Nigeria will play against Equatorial Guinea while Egypt will take Mozambique.
On Monday, 15 January 2024, Senegal Vs Gambia, Cameroon Vs Guinea, Algeria Vs Angola.
Tuesday,16 January 2024. Burkina Faso Vs Mauritania, Tunisia Vs Namibia, Mali Vs South Africa.
On Wednesday, 17 January 2024. Group stage – Matchday 1 of 3 will come to an end when one-time Afcon champions, Morocco, will play against Tanzania before DR Congo takes Zambia.
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