The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the 55-man provisional squad list for all 24 nations participating in next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
Among the squads revealed is the Black Stars list submitted by head coach Chris Hughton, featuring a mix of experienced returnees and emerging talents.
Headlining the Ghanaian squad are notable returnees such as Baba Abdul Rahman, Bernard Tekpetey, Benjamin Tetteh, Andy Yiadom, and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, among others.
The inclusion of home-based players Abdul Fatawu Hamidu and Jonathan Sowah further adds depth to the roster.
The squad also features promising talents like Derrick Fordjour, Razak Simpson, George Atuahene, Felix Kyei, Benjamin Asare, Emmanuel Antwi, and John Antwi.
Speaking about the provisional squad, Coach Hughton expressed confidence in the selection, emphasizing the blend of experience and youthful vigour.
He stated, “We believe this squad represents the right mix of talent, experience, and hunger for success. Our goal is clear – to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Ghana after four decades.”
CAF has set a deadline of January 3, 2024, for all participating nations to finalize their 23-man squads for the tournament.
The Black Stars are set to commence their pre-tournament camp next week, with the final squad announcement expected to follow.
Ghana, with a rich football history, is eager to end a title drought that dates back to 1982 when they last clinched the championship in Libya. The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations provides an opportunity for the Black Stars to assert their prowess and vie for continental glory.
Black Stars 55-man squad
Here is the full list of Black Stars 55-man squad for AFCON 2023 as released by CAF
| # | Player Name | Club and Club Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard Tekpetey | PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, Bulgaria |
| 2 | Ashimeru Majeed | ANDERLECHT, Belgium |
| 3 | Opoku Nicholas | Amiens SC, France |
| 4 | Joseph Larweh attamah | Kayserispor, Turkey |
| 5 | Osman Bukari | Red Star, Serbia |
| 6 | Kpozo Patrick | FC BANIK OSTRAVA, Czech Republic |
| 7 | Kamal Deen Sulemana | SOUTHAMPTON FC, England |
| 8 | Jordan Pierre Ayew | CRYSTAL PALACE FC, England |
| 9 | Lawrence ati Zigi | FC ST GALLEN, Switzerland |
| 10 | Ransford-yeboah Konigsdoffer | HAMBURGER SV, Germany |
| 11 | Paintsil Joseph | K.R.C. Genk, Belgium |
| 12 | Andre Morgan Rami Ayew | Arsenal FC, Ghana |
| 13 | Alidu Seidu | Clermont Foot 63, France |
| 14 | Wontah Hafiz Konkoni | YOUNG AFRICANS SC, Tanzania |
| 15 | Denis Frimpong Odoi | LE HAVRE AC, France |
| 16 | Edmund Addo | RED STAR BELGRADE, Serbia |
| 17 | Denis frimpong Odoi | Club Brugge KV, Belgium |
| 18 | Jerome Opoko | BASAKSEHIR, Ghana |
| 19 | Mohamed Kudus | WESTHAM UNITED FC, England |
| 20 | Tariq Kwame Nii-lantey Lamptey | Brighton, England |
| 21 | Benjamin Tetteh | F.C.Metz, France |
| 22 | Daniel Amartey | Besiktas JK, Turkey |
| 23 | Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | LEICESTER CITY FC, England |
| 24 | Iddrisu Baba Mohammed | U.D. ALMERIA, Spain |
| 25 | Richard Ofori | Orlando Pirates FC, South Africa |
| 26 | Solomon brandon michael clarke | West Bromwich Albion F.C, England |
| 27 | Ernest Nuamah Appiah | OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS, France |
| 28 | Salis Abdul Samed | RC Lens, France |
| 29 | Inaki Williams arthuer | ATHLETIC CLUB, Spain |
| 30 | Inaki Williams Arthur | FERNABACH, Turkey |
| 31 | Antoine serlom Semenyo | Bournemouth FC, England |
| 32 | Stephen kofi Ambrosius | HAMBURGER SV, Germany |
| 33 | Elisha Owusu | AJ.AUXERRE, France |
| 34 | Nuhu Adams Kasim | HOFEINHAM, Germany |
| 35 | Abdul rahman Baba | POAK FC, Greece |
| 36 | Joseph luke Wollacot | Hibernian FC, Scotland |
| 37 | Mohammed Salisu Abdul Karim | AS MONACO, France |
| 38 | Gideon Mensah | AJ.AUXERRE, France |
| 39 | Schindler Kingsley | SAMSUNSPOR, Turkey |
| 40 | Jonathan Sowah | MEDEAMA SC, Ghana |
| 41 | Baidoo Michael | IF ELFSBORG, Sweden |
| 42 | Hamidu Abdul Fatawu | MEDEAMA SC, Ghana |
| 43 | Abdulai Nurudeen | MEDEAMA SC, Ghana |
| 44 | Daniel Afriyie Barnieh | FC Zurich, Switzerland |
| 45 | Derrick Fordjour | MEDEAMA SC, Ghana |
| 46 | Felix Kyei | MEDEAMA SC, Ghana |
| 47 | John Duku Antwi | DREAM FC, Ghana |
| 48 | Godfred Kingsley Atuahene | Dreams FC, Ghana |
| 49 | Richmond Lamptey | ASANTE KOTOKO SC, Ghana |
| 50 | Emmanuel Antwi | ACCRA Great Olympic, Ghana |
| 51 | Yaw Yeboah | COLUMBUS CREW SC, USA |
| 52 | Benjamin Asare | ACCRA Great Olympic, Ghana |
| 53 | Andrew Kyere-Yiadom | READING FC, England |
| 54 | Razak Simpson | Nations FC, Ghana |
| 55 | Forson Amankwah | FC Red Bull Salzburg, Austria |
