Ghana has named a 24-player squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and a friendly against Morocco. Coach Carlos Queiroz included two uncapped players in the list, while key absentees such as Thomas Partey were not called up. Mohammed Kudus, who had been sidelined with an injury, has returned to the squad. The team will prepare for upcoming matches as the qualifiers progress.
Nigeria also announced its 24-man squad for the same qualifiers, with forward Eberechi Eze and others included. Despite Osimhen’s injury, he was invited to participate in the team’s first competitive matches since the 2023 AFCON in Morocco. The squad reflects a mix of experienced players and emerging talents as the nation looks to qualify for the tournament.
Meanwhile, controversy continues around the AFCON 2023 results, with some critics calling the CAF decision to award the title to Morocco instead of Senegal an embarrassment. Former coach Herve Renard has encouraged other African nations to follow Morocco’s successful approach. The focus now shifts to the qualifiers, where both Ghana and Nigeria aim to secure a strong position in the competition.
