Grant names squad to play Egypt

Ghana’s coach Avram Grant has named 23 players for this month's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt, to be played in the city of Alexandria.

Portugal-based midfielder Alhassan Wakaso and defender Andy Yiadom of English Championship side Barnsley were handed their first Black Stars call-ups for the game on November 13.

Yiadom's invitation is, however, pending a FIFA clearance as he has already played for England C in an international friendly.

West Ham United’s Andre Ayew returns to the national team after missing the previous game against Uganda in Tamale last month.

Ayew will lead the team  following injury to captain Asamoah Gyan.

Injury also forced coach Avram to exclude Juventus playmaker Kwadwo Asamoah from the squad for the game. 

The Black Stars will open their pre-match camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday morning with all the players expected to join the team by Monday.

The team will train in the UAE until they depart for Egypt on  Friday, November 11.

The  match  will be played on Sunday, November 13.