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The Sports Ministry and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are reportedly reevaluating their decision to hold the national football team's pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) camp in South Africa.
The initial plan, confirmed by the GFA, sparked public dissent, prompting a reconsideration of the training location and schedule.
Originally slated to open camp in Johannesburg on December 31, the team's decision faced significant opposition from the Ghanaian public. Now, in response to the concerns raised, there's a noticeable pivot in strategy. The Sports Ministry, aligning with public sentiment, is reportedly advocating for a change in camp location to Kumasi, a decision that signals a shift in the team's pre-tournament preparations.
Under the revised proposal, the team is expected to face Namibia in a pre-tournament friendly as part of their adjusted training regimen in Kumasi.
While the original plan had the team staying in camp for approximately ten days before departing for the Ivory Coast, this reshuffling of the preparatory phase introduces a new dynamic to the lead-up to the 2023 AFCON.
Meanwhile, head coach of the team, Chris Hughton has announced a 55-man provisional squad for the tournament.
The squad include Asante Kotoko midfielder, Richmond Lamptey and Medeama SC’s Jonathan Sowah, Fatawu Hamidu and Felix Kyei all of the Ghana Premier League.
West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus, Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew and Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams are familiar names included in the provisional squad.
However, Tariq Lamptey and Kamaldeen Sulemana have been ruled out of the tournament due to various degrees of injuries despite being named in the provisional squad.
The final 27-man squad is expected to be announced on January 3.
Ghana has been housed in Group B and will face Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique in the tournament which is slated to kick off from January 13 to February 11.
The Black Stars of Ghana will first come up against Cape Verde at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 14, 2024, then face Egypt at the same venue four days later and then Mozambique at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on January 22, 2024.
The initial plan, confirmed by the GFA, sparked public dissent, prompting a reconsideration of the training location and schedule.
Originally slated to open camp in Johannesburg on December 31, the team's decision faced significant opposition from the Ghanaian public. Now, in response to the concerns raised, there's a noticeable pivot in strategy. The Sports Ministry, aligning with public sentiment, is reportedly advocating for a change in camp location to Kumasi, a decision that signals a shift in the team's pre-tournament preparations.
Under the revised proposal, the team is expected to face Namibia in a pre-tournament friendly as part of their adjusted training regimen in Kumasi.
While the original plan had the team staying in camp for approximately ten days before departing for the Ivory Coast, this reshuffling of the preparatory phase introduces a new dynamic to the lead-up to the 2023 AFCON.
Meanwhile, head coach of the team, Chris Hughton has announced a 55-man provisional squad for the tournament.
The squad include Asante Kotoko midfielder, Richmond Lamptey and Medeama SC’s Jonathan Sowah, Fatawu Hamidu and Felix Kyei all of the Ghana Premier League.
West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus, Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew and Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams are familiar names included in the provisional squad.
However, Tariq Lamptey and Kamaldeen Sulemana have been ruled out of the tournament due to various degrees of injuries despite being named in the provisional squad.
The final 27-man squad is expected to be announced on January 3.
Ghana has been housed in Group B and will face Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique in the tournament which is slated to kick off from January 13 to February 11.
The Black Stars of Ghana will first come up against Cape Verde at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 14, 2024, then face Egypt at the same venue four days later and then Mozambique at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on January 22, 2024.