Thomas Partey absent as Ghana confirms AFCON 2023 27-man squad

Homas Partey has been left off of the list as Ghana announced the 27-man team that will compete for the nation at AFCON 2023 during a press conference.

During today’s press conference on Monday, January 1, 2023, Black Stars of Ghana head coach Chris Hughton disclosed that Thomas Partey was left off the squad because of his injury concerns.

It was disclosed that the midfield player for Arsenal has only recently returned to training and is not ready to play for the team. Tariq Lamptey of Brighton was likewise left off the roster, giving local players another chance to compete on a major platform.

Goalkeepers

Lawrence Ati Zigi

Richard Ofori

Jojo Wollacott

Defenders

Alidu Seidu

Dennis Odoi

Kingsley Schindler

Gideon Mensah

Issahaku Fatawu

Daniel Amartey

Nich Opoku

Alexander Djiku

Mohammed Salisu

Midfielders

Samed Salis

Baba Iddrisu

Majeed Ashimeru

Elisha Owusu

Richmond Lamptey

Mohammed Kudus

Andre Ayew

Ransford Konigsdorffer

Osman Bukari

Joseph Paintsil

Jordan Ayew

Ernest Nuamah

Strikers

Inaki Williams

Antoine Semenyo

Jonathan Sowah