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Former Ghana international, Yaw Preko, has praised Chris Hughton for sticking with most of the Black Stars\u2019 players.<\/p>\n
The 64-year-old former Tottenham boss on Thursday announced a 25-man squad for the doubleheader against Angola later this month.<\/p>\n
The core of the players that played at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have been recalled for the games.<\/p>\n
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However, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Ibrahim Danlad, Fatawu Issahaku and Baba Rahman have been left out of the squad.<\/p>\n
But Preko, speaking to Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM, has praised the former Brighton manager for maintaining the core of the playing body.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe he is being cautious in the call-up not to invite players he does not know much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs time goes on he might do changes but for now I do not think he needs to rush and do changes in the squad.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will use this match to have a core team he can build on so for now I do not think people should begrudge him for the players he has invited.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ ALSO<\/strong><\/p>\n Preko also implored local players to improve their performance after they were left out of the squad.<\/p>\n \u201cThe local players need to raise their game and see how it goes. I do not think Chris Hughton has watched the local league enough to be inviting local players.\u201d<\/p>\n Ghana will play Angola in Kumasi on March 23 before travelling to Luanda for the reverse fixture four days later. <\/p>\n The Black Stars are joint top of Group E alongside Angola with both teams with four points after two games.<\/p>\n The playing body are expected to arrive in town next week with Chris Hughton also expected to be unveiled in Kumasi on March 20.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n