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Swansea City forward Andre, and his younger brother Jordan, famous for Crystal Palace, have made base in Turkey
Twelve players are expected to take the field when Ghana trains for the first time on Tuesday afternoon for Friday’s international friendly against Mali.
The Black Stars will face the Eagles in a preparatory match for the November 2022 African Cup of Nations double qualifying game against Sudan, three days before facing 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in a second friendly.
Both games will be played in the Turkish city of Antalya.
Captain Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan made base at the camp on Tuesday morning, adding the previous 10 arrivals on Monday.
The Amiens duo of Nicholas Opoku and Emmanuel Lomotey, Eugene Ansah from Israel, Benson Anang from Zilina in Slovakia and Nordsjaelland prodigy Kamaldeen Sulemana were among the first to arrive.
St. Gallen goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, independent closer Razak Abalora, Real Mallorca midfielder Baba Iddrissu, Saudi Samuel Owusu and Gideon Mensah, who plays in club football with Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal, complete the list. of camp players.
Arsenal’s new signing, Thomas Partey, who completed a 50 million euro transfer to the English team from Atlético de Madrid on Monday, is among those missing. The 27-year-old is expected to connect with the rest of the team in time for the first game on Friday.
Trabzonspor forward Caleb Ekuban and fellow Turkish winger Joseph Paintsil, who have received late calls after three visa-induced withdrawals from coach CK Akonnor’s 23-man squad, have yet to join the camp.
Starting goalkeeper Richard Ofori Antwi has been ruled out for upcoming games, as has Egypt-based Pyramids forward John Antwi, who was looking to return to the Black Stars for the first time since 2017.
Sporting Lisbon’s left-back Lumor Agbenyenu, who was on loan to Real Mallorca last season, will also not be able to honor his invitation after not renewing his expired visa in time.
Uncertainty remains about the availability of Ajax attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus, who is battling an injury he sustained during club training last week, and is racing against time to be fit for the upcoming games.
You have been ordered to report to camp for evaluation.
