In a surprising turn of events, the in-form Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been left out of Ghana's Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as revealed by head coach Chris Hughton on Monday, January 1, 2024.
The final 27-man roster announcement came as a shock to fans and pundits alike, with Issahaku's exclusion raising eyebrows. Despite showcasing an impressive performance in the English Championship with Leicester City, where he is currently on loan from Sporting Lisbon, the winger failed to secure a spot in the squad.
Issahaku's impactful season in the English second division included 15 starts, two goals, and seven assists, making his omission from the AFCON lineup an unexpected development.
Ghana is set to play Namibia in a pre-tournament friendly at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2024, providing an opportunity to fine-tune the squad before the journey to Ivory Coast for the tournament.
The friendly match against the Brave Warriors is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm.
In Group B of the AFCON, Ghana will contend with Cape Verde, record winners Egypt, and Mozambique.
