Five local-based players may be part of the soon-to-be-revealed provisional 50-man squad for the Black Stars in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to a report filed by Ghanasportspage.com.
The technical team has reportedly submitted a list that includes these local talents to the Ghana Football Association.
This news has sparked discussions, especially around the potential inclusion of Ghana Premier League standout, Richmond Lamptey from Asante Kotoko.
The inclusion of domestic players is gaining attention and raising hopes for increased representation from the local league in Ghana’s AFCON squad.
The provisional squad, expected to be disclosed in the coming days, will play a crucial role in shaping Ghana’s strategy for the AFCON tournament scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Ivory Coast.
Ghana finds itself in Group B alongside Egypt, Mozambique, and Cape Verde for the competition.
