Black Stars coach Chris Hughton announces squad for USA and Mexico friendlies
Chris Hughton has invited twenty-three players for this month’s international friendly matches against Mexico and the United States of America.
The games form part of Black Stars preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
A notable inclusion in the squad is Tariq Lamptey, the talented defender who makes a return to the team after facing injury setbacks last season.
The Brighton and Hove Albion defender’s performance following his return has been very impressive to earn him a spot in the national team once again.
Also making a return is deputy captain Thomas Teye Partey who missed the qualifier against Central African Republic and friendly against Liberia due to injury, adding depth to the team’s midfield.
Meanwhile, captain for the side, Andre Ayew has been left out of the squad.
The Black Stas are scheduled to face Mexico at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, October 14, followed by a match against the United States of America on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
