Coach Otto Addo to Announce Black Stars Squad for Upcoming AFCON Qualifiers

Politics Sports John Brightwater August 30, 2024

Coach Otto Addo to Announce Black Stars Squad for Upcoming AFCON Qualifiers

In a significant development for Ghana’s football community, Coach Otto Addo of the Black Stars is scheduled to announce his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Angola and Niger. This announcement will take place during a press conference today, August 29th, at noon, as confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) via their official X page on Wednesday evening.

The GFA stated, “Our Head Coach Otto Addo will address the media this Thursday, August 29th, at noon to reveal the squad for our upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger.” The press conference will be held in the Conference Room of the Ghana FA, signaling an important moment for fans and stakeholders keen to know which players will represent the nation in these crucial fixtures.

The anticipation surrounding the squad announcement has heightened, with expectations that prominent players such as Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Jordan Ayew will be included. However, early reports indicate that there will be no representation from the Ghana Premier League in the lineup. Furthermore, players like Ernest Nuamah and Forson Amankwah are rumored to be excluded from the final selection.

The Black Stars aim to build on their recent success, having achieved consecutive victories against Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers held in June of this year. They will commence their AFCON qualifying campaign with a home match against Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on September 5, followed by an away encounter against Niger four days later. The team’s performance in these matches is crucial to their ambitions of qualifying for the continent’s most prestigious tournament.