Breaking News: Wakaso, Yiadom handed debut call-ups in Ghana squad to face Egypt, Asamoah Gyan out

Published on: 03 November 2016
Breaking News: Wakaso, Yiadom handed debut call-ups in Ghana squad to face Egypt, Asamoah Gyan out
Alhassan Wakaso has been called up to the Black Stars for the first time

Ghana have named debutantes Alhassan Wakaso and Andy Yiadom in a 23-man injury-ravaged squad without key players Asamoah Gyan and Kwadwo Asamoah for this month's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt.

The Black Stars coach Avram Grant has been forced to travel to Alexandria for the very important match without Gyan and Juventus playmaker Kwadwo Asamoah because of injuries.

The only boost for the Black Stars in the squad is the return of Andre Ayew who has recovered from the injury that kept him out of the previous game against Uganda.

The West Ham United player will lead the Black Stars into the game in Alexandria as Ghana chase a good result in the game.

Also returning to the squad is Switzerland based Ebenezer Assifuah who missed the previous clash with Uganda.

Grant will heavily rely on regular players in the team who have played in the team since the former Chelsea coach took over the Black Stars.

The major changes to the squad are Portugal-based Wakaso whose brother Mubarak is already a settled member of the squad.

The midfielder looks to have profited from the injury to Italy-based Alfred Duncan as his form for Rio Ave in the Portuguese top-flight has been impressive over the past three seasons.

Carved in the mould of Yaya Toure, Alhassan Wakaso is expected to give the Black Stars a lot of options in the defensive and offensive midfield.

Ghana have named debutantes Alhassan Wakaso and Andy Yiadom in a 23-man injury-ravaged squad without key players Asamoah Gyan and Kwadwo Asamoah for this month's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt.
Andy Yiadom played for England C
Yiadom, a player regularly highlighted by Ghanasoccernet.com, looks to have been called thanks to his form for English Championship side Barnsley.

The right-back is coming in as a back-up for Harrison Afful but the GFA say his call-up is dependent on a clearance from FIFA as he has already played for England C.

The Black Stars call-up for the key match is made of regular players in the squad with all the three goalkeepers maintaining their places in the squad.

The defensive set is almost the same with regular players Afful, Baba Rahman, John Boye and Jonathan Mensah.

The midfield is filled with regulars like Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Christian Atsu and Frank Acheampong.

The strikers for the match are also familiar faces like Jordan Ayew and Majeed Waris.

Ghana's clash with Egypt is scheduled for 13 November in Borg El-Arab stadium in Alexandria.

Egypt have made a good start in the World Cup qualifier with an away victory against Congo, while Ghana were held to a disappointing goalless draw at home by minnows Uganda.

The Pharaohs are leading group E with three points, two ahead of second-placed Ghana.

Seven-time African champions, Egypt has made only two World Cup appearances, both in Italy in 1934 and 1990.

Ghana are chasing their fourth successive appearance at the World Cup.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Razak Braimah (Cordoba, Spain), Adam Kwarasey (Rosenborg, Norway) Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars)

Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA), Andy Yiadom (Barnsley, England), Baba Rahman (Schalke, Germany), Jeffery Schlupp (Leicester City, England), John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey), Jonathan Mensah (Anzhi, Russia), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City, England), Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)

Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain) Mubarak Wakaso (Panathinaikos, Greece), Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium), Christian Atsu (Newcastle, England), Alhassan Wakaso (Rio Ave, Portugal), Samuel Tetteh (Leifering, Austria)

Forwards: Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England), Abdul-Majeed Waris (Lorient, France), Andre Ayew (West Ham, England), Ebenezer Assifuah (Sion, Switzerland)

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more