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The Black Stars on Monday, September 4, 2023 started preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers final match against Central African Republic (CAR).

Ghana are hoping to secure a positive result against Central African Republic in the crucial fixture on Thursday to book a ticket to the next edition of Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast early next year.

The senior national team of Ghana commenced training session with twelve players spearheaded by coach Chris Hughton at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The twelve players, who participated in the initial training session, included captain Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Baba Iddrisu, Gideon Mensah, Nicholas Opoku, Joseph Aidoo, Osman Bukari, Edmund Addo, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and debutant Jonathan Sowah from Medeama SC.

Hughton is expecting a full house in Tuesday's training session, also to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium. 

Notable players like Richard Ofori, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman, Inaki Williams, Joseph Paintsil, and Ernest Nuamah are expected to join the training.

Ghana lead group E with 9 points, two better than the visitors from five games and needs a draw or a win to progress to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast from January to February 2024.