Coach Otto Addo names 23-man squad for Angola–Niger tests.

Coach Otto Addo names 23-man squad for Angola–Niger tests.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger, scheduled for early September.

The team, which last gathered in June for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, will begin preparations on September 2, ahead of their matches on September 5 in Kumasi and September 10 in Berkane.

The squad features a familiar core group of players, with key figures like Thomas Partey, Kudus Mohammed, Jordan Ayew, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku all retaining their places.

Additionally, Kingsley Schindler, Inaki Williams, and Majeed Ashimeru return to the team after missing the previous games, while Frederick Asare of Asante Kotoko is the sole home-based player included.

Notably, Captain Andre Ayew and Daniel Amartey have been omitted from the squad, having missed the last two games against Mali and the Central African Republic.

The Black Stars will kick off their 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign against Angola on September 5 at the Baba Yara Stadium, followed by a match against Niger in Berkane four days later.

With a mix of experienced players and returning talent, Coach Addo's squad appears well-equipped to tackle the upcoming challenges.

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Source: HR Forum News