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Experienced players return to CK Akonnor squad for double header against Sudan

Wakaso has been a mainstay to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning as they reached the semi-finals of the competition. Boye has been vital with French side FC Metz, Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful helped his team to the play-offs of the MLS.

Captain Andre Ayew and his brother, Jordan Ayew-who just recovered from COVID-19 have been included in the team together with Arsenal star Thomas Partey.

The Black Stars lost 3-0 to Mali but returned to winning ways to thrash 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar 5-1 in their second match in October.

Coach Akonnor is seeking to continue with the teams magnificent start to the qualifiers after victories against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe in November 2019.

Ghana will host Sudan at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before making a trip to Khartoum for the return encounter five days later.

Below is the Black Stars squad for AFCON 2021 qualifiers against Sudan.

Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori (Orlando Pirates FC), Razak Abalora (Asante Kotoko SC), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen)

Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (Chelsea FC), Gideon Mensah (Vitoria de Guimaraes, Afful Harrison (Columbus Crew FC), Anang Benson (MSK Zilina), Djiku Alexander (Strasbourg FC), John Boye (FC Metz), Nicholas Opoku (Amiens FC), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo)

Midfielders: Partey Thomas (Arsenal FC), Baba Idrissu (RCD Mallorca), Mubarak Wakaso (Jiangsu Suning FC), Emmanuel Lomotey (Amiens FC)

Forwards/Wingers:

Andre Ayew (Swansea City FC), Tariq Fosu (Brentford), Samuel Owusu (Al-Ahli Jeddah) Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace FC), Caleb Ekuban (Trabzonspor), Jamie Leweling (Greuther Furth), John Antwi (Pyramids FC), Jeffery Schlupp (Crystal Palace).

By: Mohammed Bushran/@Bushran233

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