AFCON 2023Q: Nuamah included, Sowah dropped as Hughton names Ghana squad to face Madagascar

Ernest Nuamah’s performances for Danish side, Nordjsaelland, has banked in a maiden Black Stars call-up, for the 19-year-old.

Head coach, Chris Hughton, has invited 24 players for Ghana’s Afcon qualifying game versus Madagascar.

Nuamah has scored 15 goals in 33 appearances for Nordsjaelland, and was earlier named in the Black Meteors’ squad for their Afcon qualifying double-header with Algeria.

Meanwhile, Alidu Seidu and Kwasi Okyere Wreidt have earned Black Stars returns.

Captain, Andre Ayew and his vice, Thomas Partey maintain their spots alongside, Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew.

Here’s the full squad:

Antoine Semenyo missed out due to injury.

The Black Stars face Madagascar on June 18 and sit top of Group E, with 8 points.

Source: Ghana News