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Stars arrive from
training base to a rousing welcome
Accra, Jan 15, Ghanadot/GNA –
Ghana’s senior national soccer team, the Black Stars arrived
in Accra, five days to the commencement of the 26th Africa
Cup of Nations to a tumultuous welcome at the Kotoko
International Airport in Accra.
The Stars, who have been based in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab
Emirates since January 4, 2008, in preparations for the
competition, were met on arrival by thousand of soccer fans
led by various supporters’ bodies amidst drumming and
dancing.
Officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) had a
hectic time to move the team to their local camping base to
continue with preparations.
Ghana would take on Guinea in the opening match of the
tournament on Sunday, January 20, at the Ohene Djan Stadium,
Accra.
The team is made of the following players, Goalkeepers –
Sammy Adjei, Richard Kingson and Dauda Abdul Fatawu.
Defenders: Sarpei Hans Adu, Pantsil John, Mensah John,
Barusso Ahmed Apimah, Asare Nana Akwasi, Addo Eric and
Illiasu Alhassan.
Midfielders: Michael Essien, Kumordzi Bennard, Draman Haminu,
Afful Harrison, Annan Anthony, Kingston Laryea, Muntari
Sulley Ali and Ayew Andre.
Forward: Gyan Asamoah, Agogo Manuel, Asamoah Kwadwo, Gyan
Baffour and Owusu-Abeyie Quincy.
GNA
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