Black Stars coach, James Kwesi Appiah has announced his 23-man squad for the 2019 Nations Cup clash against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.
Surprisingly, he has left out captain Asamoah Gyan and his deputy, Andre Dede Ayew out of the squad.
He has, however, given a maiden call-up to striker William Owusu who plays in Antwerp, Belgium.
Kwadwo Asamoah also makes a return to the team after a long absence.
The Black Stars team will commence camping in Adis Ababa, Ethiopia from the 3rd to the 7th of September, 2018.
Check the full squad below
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati (Sochaux, France), Richard Ofori (Martizburg,South Africa)
Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus, USA) Daniel Opare (Antwerp,Belgium) Kassim Nuhu (1899 Hoffenheim, Germany) John Boye (FC Metz, France) Daniel Amartey ( Leicester City, England) Andy Yiadom (Reading Football Club, England) Nicholas Opoku (Udinese, Italy)
Midfielders: Afriyie Acquah (Empoli, Italy) Isaac Sackey ( Alanyaspor, Turkey) Ebenezer Ofori (New York City FC, USA) Christian Atsu (Newcastle, England) Edwin Gyasi (CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria) Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan, Italy) Frank Acheampong (Tianjin Teda, China) Nana Ampomah (Waasland-Beveren, Belgium)
Forward: Raphael Dwamena (Levante UD, Spain) Thomas Partey (Atlético Madrid) Majeed Waris (FC Nantes) William Owusu (Antwerp, Belgium)
