As Ghana approaches its decisive final two matches in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, reports suggest that several home-based players are set to receive call-ups to the Black Stars squad.
The national team is expected to assemble next week to prepare for their back-to-back fixtures against Angola and Niger, which will determine their AFCON qualification fate. Currently, the Black Stars are in a precarious position in Group F, sitting third with just two points from four matches — a record that includes two losses and two draws.
With only the top two teams advancing to the tournament in Morocco, Ghana is in danger of missing out on AFCON 2025.In light of the team’s struggles, fans and analysts are calling for head coach Otto Addo to introduce fresh talent from the domestic league.
Last month, Addo included two local players, goalkeeper Frederick Asare and defender Isaac Afful, in his squad. Sources now suggest that he may expand that number to five local players in an effort to bring new energy and creativity to the squad.
Addo is expected to announce his 25-man roster for the Angola and Niger clashes on Friday, November 8. With Ghana’s qualification hopes hanging in the balance, there is heightened anticipation surrounding the selection of local players and their potential impact.
These upcoming fixtures represent a make-or-break moment for the Black Stars as they aim to reignite their campaign and secure a place in AFCON 2025.
