Black Stars big guns to the fore against São Tomé

Ghana coach C.K Akonnor has been handed a major boost following the arrival of some key players for the final group C game of the ongoing 2022 AFCON Qualifiers.

Captain Andre Ayew, Vice captain Thomas Partey and striker Jordan Ayew have joined the Black Stars squad ahead of the game against São Tomé and Principe.

The trio missed the game against South Africa due to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the rainbow country has been declared a COVID-19 risk zone by the World Health Organization (WHO).

In their absence, Ghana managed a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg on Thursday to book their place at the continental showpiece next year.

Nonetheless, Ghana will aim for a win on Sunday to keep hold of the top spot and also to finish the qualifiers on a sound footing.

The match which is scheduled to be played behind closed doors will kick off at 4pm at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Razak Abalora, Danlad Ibrahim, Eric Ofori Antwi

Defenders: Benson Annan, Baba Abdul Rahman, Moro Ibrahim, Christopher Opoku, Ismail Ganiyu, Yussif Mubarik, Joseph Agyei

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Justice Blay, Gladson Awako, Mubarak Wakaso, Mohammed Kudus, Adubofuor Kwame Opoku, Emmanuel Lomotey, Afriyie Acquah

Forwards: Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Kwame Opoku, Emmanuel Boateng, Caleb Ekuban, Joseph Esso, Osman Bukari, John Antwi, Kwasi Okyere Wreidt, Emmanuel Gyasi.