Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen has named a 23-man squad for their CAF Champions League first leg clash against Nigerian side Kano Pillars.

The squad will leave Kumasi for Accra on Monday before continuing their journey to Nigeria in midweek.

However, conspicuously missing from the squad are key attackers Sogne Yacouba and Fatawu Safiu.

Safiu was expected to be in the team that will leave for Kano after his trials with Swedish side Helsingborg was truncated because of the amount involved.

Meanwhile, Burkinabe forward Sogne Yacouba is reported to be unfit for the game due to injuries.

The Porcupine Warriors will camp in Accra before departing to Kano on Thursday for the game on August 10.

The two team will then face off again in two weeks time in Kumasi.

Below is the squad travelling to Accra

Goalkeepers: Felix Annan, Kwame Baah, Osei Kwame

 Defenders: Samuel Frimpong, Empem Dacosta, Augustine Sefah, Evans Owusu, Patrick Yeboah, Stephen Ayiku Tetteh, Habib Mohammed, Wahab Adams, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu

Midfielders: Alexis Didi, Justice Blay, Jordan Opoku, Kelvin Andoh, Augustine Okrah, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Godfred Asiamah, Martin Antwi

Strikers: George Abege, Richard Arthur & Naby  Keita

source: Ghanasoccernet

Ghana Black Stars signed off their international duties with a 3-1 win against Mauritania at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, thanks to goals from Kwesi Appiah, Caleb Ekuban and Thomas Partey.

The friendly was scheduled after their last AFCON qualifiers game against Kenya, Mauritania flew to Accra to play the Black Stars as part of the preparations for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations.



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Kwesi Appiah opened the scoring for Ghana three minutes into the game with a perfectly placed penalty kick to put his team in front.

Adama Ba Equalized for Mauritania just a few minutes into the second half with a beautiful free kick from the edge of the box.

Caleb Ekuban put Ghana back in front with a fine header in the 70th minute, that was his second goal in two games for Ghana.

Thomas Partey sealed the victory with an audacious strike to the rooftop just two munites after Ekuban’s goal to put Ghana in a commanding position.

The decision was made after CAF executives held an extraordinary meeting in Accra on Friday.

According to reports, the meeting lasted more than 10 hours.

CAF says it is because of delays in the progress of Cameroon’s preparation for the tournament, due to start in June.

President Ahmad Ahmad says it will work to “determine a new organising country by the end of the year”.

BREAKING: Today, the @CAF_Online Executive Committee met in Accra, Ghana and has decided that @FecafootOfficie could not host the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations pic.twitter.com/bauyyvIMo4

— Sahara Football (@SaharaFootball) November 30, 2018

All the teams arrived the Ghanaian cities; Accra and Cape coast on Friday 16th of November 2018.

The teams based in Cape Coast: Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Equatorial Guinea will play their games at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

The teams based in Accra: Ghana, Algeria, Mali and Cameroon will play their games at the Accra Sports Stadium.

A total of 168 players from the 8 participating teams have been registered for the 11th edition of the Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2018.



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Confirmed Black Queens squad (21 players):

Patricia Mantey, Fafali Dumahisi, Nana Ama Asantewaa, Linda Eshun, Janet Egyir, Cynthia Adobea, Ellen Coleman, Faustina Ampah, Philicity Asuako, Gladys Amfobea, Portia Boakye, Elizabeth Addo, Sherrifatu Sumaila, Grace Asantewaa, Priscilla Okyere, Samira Suleman, Juliet Acheampong, Lily Niber-Lawrence, Mary Essiful, Jane Ayieyam and Alice Kusi.

Coach: Bashir Hayford

Confirmed Algeria squad (21 players):



Saadou Habiba, Takenint Kahina, Isma Ouada, Fatima Sekouane, Fatima Bara, Lydia Belkacemi, Amina Chahinez Hemour, Lina Khelif, Djamila Marek, Imene Merrouche, Ines Boutaleb, Morgane Belkhiter, Chahrazed Bensekrane, Myriam Yasmine Benlazar, Fethia Bekhedda, Fedoul Nadjet, Madina Ramdani, Imane Chebel, Zeyneb Kendouci, Assia Sidhoum and Fatima Zohra Beladgham.

Coach: Radia Fertoul

Confirmed Mali squad (21 players):

Goalkeepers: Goundo Samake (Nil), Awa Keita (AS Real), Adoudou Konate (Super Lionnes)

Defenders: Coulouba Sogore and Lala Dicko (AS Real); Fatoumata Doumbia (AS Mandé), Aissatou Diadhiou (SS 16, France), Kani Konté (VGA Saint Maur, France) Midfielders: Salimata Diarra, Fatoumata Diarra and Bintou Koite (AS Mandé); Binta Diarra (AS Real), Maimouna Traoré (AS Police), Aminata Doucouré (Saint Denis, France), Yakare Niakate (Stade Brestois, France)Forwards: Aissata Traore and Agueissa Diarra (Super Lionnes); Djeneba Baradji and Sebe Coulibaly (Saint Denis, France); Bassira Toure (AS Mandé), Hawa Tangara (AS Real)

Coach: Aly Elkebich

Confirmed Cameroon squad (21 players)



Goalkeepers: Annette Ngo Ndom (FAP Amazone), Diane Ndeme Bayegla (Caiman FC), Marthe Ongmahan (Awa FC)

Defenders: Christine Manie (Nancy, France), Marie Awona (Dijon, France), Augustine Edjangue Siliki (Santa Theresa, Spain), Claudine Meffometou (Guingamp, France), Yvonne Leuko (Strasbourg, France)

Midfielders: Raissa Feudjio (Alan United, Finland), Genevieve Ngo Mbeleck (Huelva, Spain), Grace Ngock Yango (Saint Malo, France), Francine Zouga, Marlyse Ngo Ndoumbouk (both of Nancy, France), Therese Abena (Louves Minproff), Michelle Akaba (Besiktas, Turkey)

Attackers: Madelaine Ngono Mani (Albi Croix, France), Gaelle Enganamouit (Avaldnes, Norway), Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Michaela Abam (Paris FC, France), Charlene Meyong Menene (Louves Minproff), Nchout Njoya Ajara (IL Sandviken, Sweden)

Coach: Ngachu Enow

GROUP B

Confirmed Nigeria squad (21 players):

Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi and Chiamaka Nnadozie (Rivers Angels); Christy Ohiaeriaku (Confluence Queens)



Defenders: Glory Ogbonna (Ibom Angels); Sarah Nnodim (Nasarawa Amazons); Ngozi Ebere (Barcelona FC, Cyprus); Faith Michael (Pitea IF, Sweden); Onome Ebi (Henan Huisanhang, China); Osinachi Ohale (Vaxjo DFF, Sweden); Josephine Chukwunonye (Asarum AIF, Sweden)

Midfielders: Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons); Ngozi Okobi (Eskiltuna UTD, Sweden); Rita Chikwelu (Krstianstand DFF, Sweden); Halimat Ayinde (Asarum AIF, Sweden)

Forwards: Anam Imo (Nasarawa Amazons); Rasheedat Ajibade (FC Robo Queens); Asisat Oshoala (Dalian Quanjian, China); Francisca Ordega (Washington Spirit, USA); Desire Oparanozie (En Avant Guingamp, France); Chinaza Uchendu (SC Braga, Portugal); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Biik Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)



Coach Thomas Dennerby

Confirmed South Africa squad (21 players):

Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Roxanne Batker, Lebogang Ramlepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Janine Van Wky, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Tiisetso Makhubela, Koketso Tlailane, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana, Mamello Makhabane, Leandra Smeda, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Linda Motlhalo, Busisiwe Ndimeni, Refiloe Jane, Jermaine Seoposene, Thembi Kgatlana, Melinda Kgadiete and Amanda Mthandi.

Coach: Desiree Ellis

Confirmed Zambia squad (21 players):

Goalkeepers: Catherine Musonda (Indeni), Hazel Nali (Green Buffaloes), Chiko Nkhoma (Red Arrows)



Defenders: Lushomo Mweemba (Nwazi), Anita Mulenga (Green Buffaloes) Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows), Martha Tembo (Green Buffaloes), Jacqueline Nkole (Indeni), Agness Musase (Green Buffaloes), Vast Phiri (Zesco), Grace Zulu (Indeni) Midfielders: Mary Mwakapila, Ireene Lungu (Green Buffaloes), Judith Zulu (Green Buffaloes), Hellen N. Chanda (Red Arrows), Avell Chitundu (Zesco) Strikers: Hellen Mubanga (Red Arrows), Grace Chanda (Zesco), Lubandji Ochumba Oseke (Nkwazi), Racheal Kundanaji (Indeni), Barbara Banda (EDF Logroño, Spain)

Coach: Bruce Mwape

Confirmed Equatorial Guinea (21 players)

Lucrecia Bobuiche Boabaila, Immaculada Avelina Abang Ndong, Salome Nke Noah Ghyslaine, Esperanza Mbang Mba, Jacky Annete Messomo, Jade Sayo, Diala Blessing, Berta Meliana Ochaga, Dorine Nina Chuigoue, Genevova Anonman Nze, Luz Milagrosa Obono Obiang, Celestina Manga Besecu, Emiliana Nchama Ndong, Mibuy Ramona Ndongnse, Gloria Chinasa Okoro, Catalina Engonga, Diana Sandra Bilelo, Dolores Hernandez Masongo, Cecilia Akeng Nengono, Olive Christelle Ngo Nyepel and Elena Obono Nkuadum Oyana.



 

Nigeria touched down in Accra on Wednesday evening and immediately left for Cape Coast, where they will be based for their group B games.

A delegation comprising of 21 players and 10 officials hit Accra, the nation’s capital before making the trip to Cape Coast for their Group B games.

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The Super Falcons qualified for the 11th edition and are set to defend the title they won two years ago in Cameroon.

The reigning African champions had a successful two-week camping in Epe, Lagos, where they lost 3-2 to Dominion Hotspur in a friendly.

They later embarked on an eight-day training tour in Abidjan, losing 3-1 to Asec Mimosas U16 and later defeating Eleven Sisters 4-0 on Monday at the Sol Beni Stadium.

Nigeria will lodge at Elmina Beach Resort in Cape Coast and will be looking to replicate the superb form to claim their third title in a row.

The Super Falcons are in group B with South Africa, Zambia and Equatorial Guinea.