Asamoah Gyan returns for Ghana in AFCON qualifier

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Black Stars skipper, Asamoah, who missed Ghana's last two qualifiers has returned to the team. Another notable name back into the team is Adam Kwarasey, who was also out for the Black Stars last qualification game.

However, Fatau Dauda was left of the team.

On the local scene, Ashanti Gold dependable centre back, Kadir Mohammed and Wa All Stars shot-stopper, Richard Ofori were named in the 23-man

The Black Stars have already qualified for next year's tournament having amassed thirteen (13) points so far from 5 games played.

The Rwandans are in second place with six (6) points.

Ghana will take on Rwanda on 3rd September 2016 at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra.

Ghana is currently in talks for a friendly game which will be played days after next month’s qualifying game.

Below is the full 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Razak Braimah (Cordoba, Spain), Adam Kwarasey (Rosenborg, Norway) Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars)

Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City, England), Jeffery Schlupp (Leicester City, England), Baba Rahman (Schalke, Germany), John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey), Jonathan Mensah (Anzhi, Russia), Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Kadri Mohammed (AshantiGold)

Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain) Samuel Tetteh (Leifering, Austria), Mubarak Wakaso (Panathinaikos, Greece), Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium), Alfred Duncan (Sassuolo, Italy), Christian Atsu (Chelsea, England),

Forwards: Asamoah Gyan (Shanghai SIPG, China), Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England), Ebenezer Assifuah (Sion, Switzerland), David Accam (Chicago Fire, USA)