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Black Stars land in Antananarivo for Madagascar AFCON qualifier

The team of 23 players and technical team members departed Accra on Friday afternoon, June 16 and arrived in the Madagascan capital at about 1am on Saturday, June 17.

Ghana will hold its official and final training session at the Kianja Barea stadium at 5pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

The Black Stars will head into the game against Madagascar seeking a win to secure a place at the 2023 AFCON to be played in Cote D’Ivoire from January 13 – February 11, 2024.

The game is scheduled for Sunday, June 18 at 2pm.

Ghana leads Group E with eight points, having won two and two draws in the first four matches.

The four-time AFCON winners defeated Madagascar 3-0 and Angola 1-0, while drawing 1-1 with Central African Republic and Angola.

Twenty-four players travelled on Friday. They include:

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollaccott

Defenders: Denis Odoi, Alidu Seidu, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Addo, Nicholas Opoku, Kasim Adams, Patrick Kpozo

Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Salis Abdul Samed, Edmund Addo, Majeed Ashimeru

Wingers/Forwards: Joseph Painstil, Osman Bukari, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Ransford Yeboah Koningsdorffer, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Kwasi Okyere Wreidt, Hafiz Konkoni

 

Source: ghanafa.org

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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