Cremonese forward Felix Afena-Gyan has received a late invitation from Black Meteors head coach Ibrahim Tanko to join the Ghana U-23 team for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Algeria.
The two-legged encounter will determine which team secures a spot in the U-23 AFCON tournament to be held in Morocco later this year.
Tanko had earlier named a squad of eight foreign-based players to strengthen the squad for the crucial matches. However, Afena Gyan, who was not initially included in the squad announced by the Ghana FA some days ago, has been given a chance to impress as the Black Meteors prepare for the first leg in Algiers on Friday March 24.
The U-23 Africa Cup of Nations is a crucial tournament, serving as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games which will take place in Morocco in June of this year. The top three teams from the tournament will qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics men's football tournament in Paris.
The invitation of Afena-Gyan, who currently plays for the Italian club Cremonese, has been met with excitement from Ghanaian football fans. Many hope that his inclusion in the squad will help bolster the Black Meteors' chances of securing a place in the U-23 AFCON tournament and ultimately, the Olympics.
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