The Black Stars initiated their nine-day training camp in Kumasi on Monday, January 2, 2024, as they gear up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire.
A total of 24 players participated in the rigorous training session on the first day.
The technical team, led by head coach Chris Hughton, conducted a thorough assessment of both the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex at Abrankese.
Following the evaluation, the team opted to move the initial training session to the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex due to unfavourable pitch conditions at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Among the 24 players who actively participated in Tuesday’s training were notable figures such as Joseph Wollacott, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Denis Odoi, Kingsley Schindler, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Fatawu Hamid, Nicholas Opoku, and Daniel Amartey.
The complete list comprises Salisu Mohammed, Alexander Djiku, Baba Iddrisu, Elisha Owusu, Abdul Samed Salis, Richmond Lamptey, Majeed Ashimeru, Andre Ayew, Ransford Yeboah Koningsdorffer, Osman Bukari, Joseph Painstil, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, and Jonathan Sowah.
In preparation for the AFCON 2023, Ghana is scheduled to engage in an international friendly against Namibia on Monday, January 8, 2024. This match will serve as a vital component of their preparations and provide an opportunity to fine-tune strategies and assess player form ahead of the highly anticipated tournament.