Ghana Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah, has named a strong  21-man squad for next month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in Nairobi.

Notable exclusions in the squad include skipper Asamoah Gyan,Ayew brothers of Andre and Jordan while William Owusu who plies his trade in Belgium for Antwerp got his maiden call-up.

 Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah makes a return to the team after a long absence.

The Black Stars team will commence camping in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the 3rd  to the 7th of September, 2018.

Ghana faces Kenya in Nairobi on the 8th of September, 2018

Black Stars Squad:

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati (Sochaux, France), Richard Ofori (Martizburg, South Africa)

Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus, USA) Daniel Opare  (Antwerp, Belgium) Kassim Nuhu (1899 Hoffenheim, Germany) John Boye (FC Metz, France) Daniel Amartey ( Leicester City, England) Andy Yiadom (Reading Football Club, England)

Midfielders: Afriyie Acquah (Empoli, Italy) Isaac Sackey ( Alanyaspor, Turkey) Ebenezer Ofori (New York City FC, USA) Christian Atsu (Newcastle, England) Edwin Gyasi (CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria) Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan, Italy)

Forwards: Raphael Dwamena (Levante UD, Spain) Thomas Partey (Atlético Madrid) Majeed Waris (FC Nantes, France) William Owusu (Antwerp, Belgium)