Black Stars coach Otto Addo has made a bold call in his latest call-ups, naming three local players in his squad for the final games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.<\/p>\n This is the highest number of local players invited to the Black Stars since he took over for his second stint in February 2024.<\/p>\n The three players named in the 25-man squad have been sensational for their respective clubs, hence, the call-up appears to be rewarding.<\/p>\n They will hope to impress the manager during training sessions and make a case for subsequent call-ups. <\/p>\n Ghana will face Angola on November 15 in Luanda before hosting Niger on November 18 to close the qualifying series.<\/p>\n Here are the three local players named in the squad<\/b><\/p>\n Issac Afful<\/b><\/p>\n Isaac Afful plays for reigning Ghana Premier League champions Samartex. This is his second call-up to the Black Stars. <\/p>\n He earned his debut call-up in October for the doubleheader against Sudan. <\/p>\n Emmanuel Antwi<\/b><\/p>\n Emmanuel Antwi is a midfielder who plays for Asante Kotoko. He joined the Reds on a free transfer after his contract with Great Olympics ran out. <\/p>\n Antwi has been one of the brightest spots for Kotoko who sit third on the table. This is his maiden senior call-up and will be one of the midfield options for Otto Addo. <\/p>\n Razak Simpson<\/b><\/p>\n Razak Simpson is a centre-back who plays for Nations FC. He has been pivotal for his side who are in the race for the title. <\/p>\n Nations FC are second on the table, trailing league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars by three points. <\/p>\n Otto Addo explains Thomas Partey’s omission from Black Stars squad for Angola, Niger games:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"L-R:](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/994\/99479094.295.jpg\" "\\"L-R:")
L-R: Razak Simpson, Isaac Affful and Emmanuel Antwi<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n