Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to lead Ghana at the World Cup after he was selected in the country’s 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar.
Partey is the headline name in the Black Stars side, which also includes Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu, Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey – following his switch of allegiance from England – and Daniel Amartey of Leicester.
Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, who has impressed with his performances in Holland so far this season, and Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams – whose brother Nico has been picked for Spain – are also in the squad announced by manager Otto Addo on Monday.
But there is no place for the likes of Leicester’s Jeffrey Schlupp and Genk midfielder Joseph Paintsil.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is on loan at Bayer Leverkusen from Chelsea, reportedly rejected the chance to play for Ghana despite being snubbed by England.
Ghana face an uphill task to qualify for the knockout round in Qatar after being draw in Group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
The country itself has sought divine intervention by holding two national days of prayer and fasting in a bid to reverse their fortunes ahead of the tournament.
Ghana’s best result at a World Cup came when they reached the quarter-finals in 2010 before losing out to Uruguay in an infamous encounter.
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