Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has unveiled a 25-man squad for the critical AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger. This lineup includes standout players from top European leagues but raises eyebrows with the omission of captain Thomas Partey, who is fit but left out despite his readiness to play after missing October’s double-header against Sudan.

Monaco’s Mohammed Salisu will also be unavailable due to a hamstring injury from the recent 2-0 loss to Sudan. In a boost for Ghana, Lorient’s Nathaniel Adjei returns following his recovery from a previous injury, joining a strong roster of Premier League talents like Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, and Fatawu Issahaku, all expected to play key roles.

Ibrahim Osman and Joseph Paintsil, both returning from injuries, bolster Ghana’s attack, while three players from the Ghana Premier League—Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Isaac Afful (Samartex), and Emmanuel Antwi (Asante Kotoko)—add depth to the squad.

To secure a spot in AFCON, Ghana needs victories in both games, with an eye on Sudan’s results to keep qualification hopes alive.