2027 AFCONQ: Partey, Thomas-Asante, others omitted from Ghana squad for Ivory Coast and Gambia games
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has left experienced midfielder Thomas Partey, forward Brandon Thomas-Asante and other players out of his squad for this month’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. The Black Stars begin their qualifying campaign away to Côte d’Ivoire on 24 September at the Stade de la Paix […]
Coach Carlos Queiroz has excluded midfielder Thomas Partey, forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, and several others from Ghana's squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. The team will kick off their qualifying campaign with an away match against Côte d’Ivoire on September 24 at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, followed by a home game against The Gambia on September 27 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
They will also participate in an international friendly against Morocco on October 4 at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Partey's absence is surprising given his recent return to training with Al Shabab in Saudi Pro League after recovering from an injury sustained during a league match in August. Despite his return to fitness, Queiroz has opted not to include the 32-year-old in the latest squad. Thomas-Asante, who has played four league matches for Coventry City this season, has also been left out despite his contributions to the club's Premier League return.
Defenders Abdul Mumin, Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, and midfielder Elisha Owusu are also missing from the squad as Queiroz restructures his options for the first round of qualifiers. Ghana aims to secure a spot at the 2027 AFCON after failing to qualify for the 2025 tournament.
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