Hughton Assessing Players For 2023 AFCON

The head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton is using the current friendlies to analyse the blend between called-up players and their performance for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Speaking to the press in the United States of America (USA) ahead of the Black Stars’ last friendly within the current international break, Hughton said he was certain he would have the right squad for the tournament scheduled to commence in January 2024.

According to him, the friendlies plus the World Cup qualifier fixtures within the year will position the team well for the Nations Cup.

“We have a tremendous friendly tomorrow, top quality friendly tomorrow and two World Cup qualification games to make sure that we are alright for the Africa Cup of Nations. We will be prepared for sure. Because come this time, apart from any players that potentially might miss the AFCON. Then we will get the right balance of experienced players and players that have just come into the squad and we will be ready for what will be a very tough tournament.”

Ghana has two World Cup qualifiers in November.

They will first host Madagascar, then an away match with Comoros- both from November 13 to November 21.

Ghana has been drawn in Group B for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament along with record holders Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.