2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Chris Hughton names official Ghana squad for tournament

Published on: 01 January 2024

The head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton has named his 27-man for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The Irish-Ghanaian tactician named his squad for the tournament on Monday, January 1.

Coach Chris Hughton is aiming to lead Ghana to challenge for the AFCON trophy at the tournament scheduled to be staged in Ivory Coast.

In his squad, the coach excluded unfit Thomas Partey and drafted Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey to augment the midfield.

Besides Richmond Lamptey who has been selected from the Ghana Premier League, there are two others from Medeama SC.

Defender Abdul Hamidu Fatawu and striker Jonathan Sowah are both going to the AFCON with Ghana.

In the goalkeeping department, veteran Richard Ofori is joined by Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.

Mohammed Kudus leads the team as the poster boy while Inaki Williams also makes the squad.

The Black Stars officially open camp tomorrow and will be based in Kumasi to prepare for the 2023 AFCON.

 

 

 

 

 

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