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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has left out Thomas Partey from his 25-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger and Angola.

Thomas Partey dropped as Otto Addo names 25-man squad for Angola and Niger clashes | Pulse Ghana

Christopher Sededzi Kwame

<p>The squad announcement was made on Thursday afternoon at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) conference room.</p>

<p>The Black Stars are under pressure, having failed to secure a single victory in the ongoing qualifiers. With two matches remaining, the team aims to win both and will also need Sudan to falter in their games to enhance Ghana's chances of qualifying for the tournament.</p>

<p>Notable absences include Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu, who sustained a hamstring injury during last month’s 2-0 loss to Sudan. However, some players are making their return. Forward Ibrahim Osman and winger Joseph Paintsil are back in the squad after recovering from injuries that sidelined them for the Sudan games.</p>

<p>Additionally, Lorient defender Nathaniel Adjei has rejoined the team following his recovery from a previous injury that kept him out of action.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨Our squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Angola &amp; Niger! 📝<br><br>🆕 New addition: Emmanuel Antwi &amp; Razak Simpson<br><br>🇬🇭 The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackStars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlackStars</a> will take on Angola at Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Friday, November 15, 2024.<br><br>Ghana will then face Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on… <a href="https://t.co/n520qvoESI">pic.twitter.com/n520qvoESI</a></p>&mdash; 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) <a href="https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1854497771283509373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2>What the Black Stars will be seeking</h2>

<p>The Black Stars have been underwhelming in all four of their matches in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/black-stars/afcon-2025-qualifiers-otto-addo-to-name-black-stars-squad-to-face-angola-and-niger/d8yxen6">Otto Addo</a> will be looking to lead his team to victory when they face Angola and Niger next. Winning both matches will not only improve the team’s chances of qualifying but also help rebuild the trust of Ghanaians, many of whom have lost faith in the squad</p>

Thomas Partey dropped as Otto Addo names 25-man squad for Angola and Niger clashes

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