As Ghana gears up for the pivotal final two matches in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, reports indicate that a number of local players are likely to be included in the Black Stars squad.
The national team is set to convene next week in anticipation of back-to-back fixtures against Angola and Niger. Currently, the Black Stars find themselves in a precarious position, sitting third in Group F with only two points from four matches, which include two losses and two draws.
This disappointing performance has put Ghana on the verge of potentially missing the AFCON tournament scheduled for next year in Morocco.
The team’s current standing has led to growing concerns among fans and analysts about their chances of qualifying, intensifying the pressure on head coach Otto Addo to inject fresh local talent into the squad to rejuvenate their performance.
In his previous call-up, Addo included two local players: goalkeeper Frederick Asare and defender Isaac Afful. Sources now suggest he may expand his selection to include up to five home-based players for the upcoming international break, aiming to bring new energy and creativity to the lineup.
Otto Addo is expected to announce his 25-man squad for the matches against Angola and Niger on Friday, November 8. Given the urgent need for positive results, all eyes will be on the squad selection and the potential contributions of these local players to Ghana’s AFCON qualifying aspirations.
These upcoming fixtures represent a critical juncture for the Black Stars as they strive to keep their dreams of participating in AFCON 2025 alive.
