2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Ghana coach Chris Hughton names squad for Central African Republic showdown

Head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton has named a 25-man squad for the game between Ghana and the Central African Republic.

Pitted in Group E, both Ghana and Central African Republic will be looking for a win next week to secure qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The match is scheduled to be played on Thursday, September 7 inside the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi at 16:00 GMT.

Although some regular national team players have suffered injuries, coach Hughton has managed to assemble a strong squad for the crucial encounter.

PAOK defender, Baba Rahman, Orlando Pirates Goalkeeper, Richard Ofori and Auxerre midfielder, Elisha Owusu all make a return to the team, after recovering from injuries.

Medeama SC striker Jonathan Sowah receives his first national team call-up, as coach Hughton decided to reward him for his outstanding performances for the Yellow and Mauves en route to their Ghana Premier League title triumph last season.

Below is the list of 25 players announced by the Ghana FA.