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Ghana’s Black Stars Get Ready for Must-Win AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

Ghana’s Black Stars Get Ready for Must-Win AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

The Black Stars of Ghana will kick off their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan with their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 7.

A total of 25 players have been called up for the crucial doubleheader. As of Sunday, four players—Jojo Wollacott, Elisha Owusu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Antoine Semenyo—have reported to camp.

Ghana Premier League duo Frederick Asare (Asante Kotoko) and Isaac Afful (FC Samartex) are expected to join the squad this today.

READ MORE: Sudan national team arrives in Ghana for AFCON 2025 qualifiers

The remaining players are anticipated to arrive later today ahead of the team’s first training session. While fans are welcome to attend this opening session, the training sessions on October 8 and 9 will be closed to the public.

Ghana, led by head coach Otto Addo, is seeking their first win in the AFCON qualifiers following a 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw with Niger in their opening matches. The Black Stars currently sit 3rd in Group F with just one point.

Ghana will face Sudan in the first leg of their AFCON 2025 qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10. The return fixture is set for October 15 and will take place at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya.

Frank Appiah

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