Ghana has unveiled a list of 27 players to face Nigeria in the two-legged World Cup play-offs on Friday and next Tuesday.
The team, which was announced on Tuesday, includes top stars like the in form Arsenal FC midfielder, Thomas Partey; AS Roma rising star, Felix Afena Gyan; Crystal Palace forward, Jordan Ayew, among others.
The unveiling of the list comes after mixed reactions trailed the delay, with some Ghanians suggesting it was part of their tactics to keep the technical team of the Super Eagles in the dark, and to hopefully spring a surprise on matchday.
A notable absentee on the list of the Otto Addo coached side, is Captain Andre Ayew who is serving a suspension from this year’s AFCON.
He got red carded in the last group game where they lost to debutants Comoros.
A statement on Ghana’s Football Association website reads, “Coach Otto Addo has named a 27 man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play offs against Nigeria.
“The Back Stars will take on the Super Eagles in two matches scheduled for Kumasi and Abuja respectively as the search for a ticket to November’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar heats up.
“Ghana will host the 1st leg at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Friday, March 25 before travelling to Abuja for the 2nd leg on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.