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The Gunner has touched base with the Black Stars in Cape Coast as preparations continue for The Elephants.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has linked up with Ghana’s squad for their upcoming international friendly fixture against Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday.

The 27-year-old rejoined the Black Stars on Wednesday after being excused from the trip for Tuesday’s 1-0 away friendly loss to Morocco.

CK Akonnor’s outfit are set to host Cote d’Ivoire in Cape Coast on Saturday as preparations continue for commencement of the second round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in September.

Partey was caught up in controversy earlier this week after he was surprisingly missing from Ghana’s travelling squad for the trip to Morocco despite being earlier spotted in the Black Stars camp.

Media reports claimed the former Atletico Madrid man’s absence was a result of being kicked out of the national camp for a late arrival, speculations the Ghana Football Association later rubbished.