Seven players have been given late call-ups by CK Akonnor and will join the team in Cape Coast to prepare for Ghana’s AFCON qualifiers double-header against Sudan.

Official Statement from GFA:

Due to medical reasons, Coach of the Black Stars C. K Akonnor has made seven additions to his squad ahead of Ghana’s double header against Sudan.

The players include Andrew Kyere Yiadom (Reading FC), Majeed Ashimeru (Red Bull Salzburg), Joseph Attamah Larweh (Keyserispor), Afriyie Acquah (Yeni Malatyaspor) and Clifford Aboagye (Tijuana FC).

The rest are Kwadwo Amoako (AshantiGold SC) and Christopher Nettey (Asante Kotoko SC)

The Black Stars will begin camping in Accra on Monday, November 09, ahead of the game on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Ghana face Sudan at the Cape Coast stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling to Khartoum three days later for the reverse tie.

Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey has been called up to the national team for the first time in his career, the defender is set to join the Black Stars team at Cape Coast as they prepare for their AFCON qualifiers against Sudan.



Nettey received a late callup to CK Akonnor’s Ghana Black Stars squad for their upcoming double-header AFCON Qualifiers fixture against Sudan.

The talented right-back joins his teammate Razak Abalora in the national team.

Christopher Nettey who was surprised to learn he has been called up to the National team couldn’t hide his joy.

“I was over the moon, surprised and shocked. I don’t know whether to believe it or not. I could not alter a word because I was so confused. I only thanked him (Maxwell Konadu) and left. But it was later on the reality dawn on me.” he stated.

The player revealed he was informed after their 2-2 draw against Samartex FC on Sunday.

“I was informed about it by coach Maxwell Konadu after our 2-2 draw game against Samartex FC in Samreboi. He called me after the game and told me that I have been invited to the national team” he said.

“I have gotten this far because of hard work and so I am going there to do the same; work hard, learn from my seniors and implement them on the field” he concluded.

Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey arrived in Kumasi on Sunday morning to join The Porcupines on their pre-season preparations, Sahara Football understands.

Christopher Nettey who has been missing in action since Kotoko resumed training due to contract issues with the player and the club, is set to finally join the team after both parties have resolved the issue.

The defender has been linked with a move from Asante Kotoko a few days ago as reports suggest that Tunisian side Esperance are interested in securing the services of the right-back.

Asante Kotoko will leave Kumasi for Koforida where they will begin their pre-season preparations.

Maxwell Konadu has signed three new players to boost his squad ahead of the 2019/2020 season of the Ghana Premier League.

Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of left-back Imoro Ibrahim, right-back Christopher Nettey and youngster Mathew Anim Cudjoe.

Imoro Ibrahim joins the Porcupines on a four-year deal on a free transfer after impressing the technical staff of the club in his two weeks trials.

Christopher Nettey signed a three-year deal with Kotoko from Attam De’ Visser Soccer Academy in Accra.

Mathew Anim Cudjoe joined Asante Kotoko on a season-long from Young Apostles FC, he became Maxwell Konadu’s fourth signing since rejoining the club.

Maxwell Konadu has so far signed winger Sam Adams, left-back Imoro Ibrahim, right-back Christopher Nettey and forward Mathew Anim Cudjoe.