The Black Stars boss sheds light on his squad selection for the upcoming continental gathering in Cameroon.
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac expects Roma teenager Felix Afena-Gyan to honour his latest call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations despite a no-show on his first and only previous call-up.
The 18-year-old is among a group of youngsters named in the Black Stars’ 30-man provisional squad unveiled for the January 9 – February 6 tournament in Cameroon.
In November, the striker was handed his maiden call-up for a 2022 World Cup qualifying double-header against Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, only a few weeks after making his professional debut for Roma, but he turned down the invitation, saying he did not feel ready for international football.
“Felix Afena-Gyan is on the list because he’s showing potential and he’s trying to establish himself in his club and we want to have him here, so we will see what is going to happen,” Rajevac told pressmen on Tuesday on the attacker’s inclusion despite his “unreadiness” for the Black Stars.
“This is a chance for him to get to know the others, to understand the requirements and become part of the Black Stars so he is on the list. We expect him to come.”
Also in Ghana’s squads are five debutants including Portugal-based Abdul Mumin, Genk winger Joseph Paintsil and Clermont midfielder Salis Abdul Samed.
The home-based duo of David Abagna (Real Tamale United) and Maxwell Abbey Quaye (Great Olympics) complete the new faces on the Black Stars list, the duo is also part of a contingent of five Ghana Premier League players on the roster.
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