Typical of squad announcements, the unveiling of Ghana’s provisional roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament has been greeted by mixed reactions.
Ghanaians have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the Black Stars provisional squad for the continental gathering.
On Tuesday, Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac revealed a 30-man team for the January 9 – February 6 championship in Cameroon where the West Africans have been drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.
Captain Andre Ayew, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Stade Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana and Liverpool-linked Abdul Fatawu Issahaku unsurprisingly made the squad.
Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus has also been included despite currently being in the injury room, while Roma teenager Felix Afena-Gyan has been summoned, despite rejecting his previous and only call-up.
There was also room for five debutants, some who are among five home-based players to have been listed.
Below are some of the best reactions to Tuesday’s development:
🇬🇭Black Stars Provisional Squad for Pre-AFCON camping in Qatar #BringBackTheLove pic.twitter.com/aLMrH2TbNp
— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) December 21, 2021
If you people said Felix Afena Gyan was too young to play for the Black Stars against Ethiopia and South Africa, is he now old to play for us in the AFCON after 2 months?
— KELEWELE JOINT 🍟 (@ANKAMAGYIMI__) December 21, 2021
I’m wondering why Ghana black Stars leading striker is Jordan ayew. A player has just scored just a goal in 13 month.
Meanwhile we have yahaya Mohammed and many better strikers who are performing will
— Akrasi Benjamin (@akrasi360) December 21, 2021
Debut call ups for Abdul Mumin of Victoria Guimaraes and Clement Foot Salis Abdul Samed. Solid calls
— Benedict Owusu (@KwesiBenedict) December 21, 2021
No @asantekotoko supporter will support this black stars
Group stage last stop
— Ogyess (@Kwadwobeng4) December 21, 2021
Wanna Black Stars Squad list nu Vim no dey inside but we move
— Gob3 2 cedis🍛 (@salimtygaa) December 21, 2021
No kotoko player deserves to be in the BLACKSTARS squad. The only two candidates who could have made the provisional squad are Ganiu and Abalora, who have the past three matches performed woefully. We need these players in town to help in our rebuilding course.
— Eranio KOTOKO ❤️👻 (@Eranio93) December 21, 2021