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The Black Stars have officially opened camp today for their matchday five games against Madagascar in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Ghana will be hosted by the Barea at Antananarivo on Sunday, June 18.<\/p>\n

The Black Stars will camp in Accra before leaving for Madagascar on Friday, June 16.<\/p>\n

Chris Hughton has announced a 25 man squad for the game. Athletic Bilbao forward, Inaki Williams, has withdrawn from the squad due to an injury.<\/p>\n

SV Hamburg attacker, Ransford-Yeboah K\u00f6nigsd\u00f6rffer, has been invited to replace the Williams.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, FC Basel defender, Kasim Nuhu, has also been invited to replace Alexander Djiku who has also pulled out from the squad due to injury.<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, Bechem United striker, Hafiz Konkoni, was handed a late call-up to join the Black Stars camp for the game.<\/p>\n

Chris Hughton and his charges will be hoping to continue their fine start to the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Ghana sit top of Group E with eight points after four games played. The Black Stars need a draw to secure a place in the 2023 AFCON that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.<\/p>\n

The Black Stars will hope to end the country\u2019s 41 years trophy drought next year.<\/p>\n

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