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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The Black Stars boss sheds light on his team selection for the upcoming continental gathering in Cameroon<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old is among a group of youngsters named in the Black Stars\u2019 30-man provisional squad unveiled for the January 9 \u2013 February 6 tournament in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cFelix Afena-Gyan is on the list because he\u2019s showing potential and he\u2019s trying to establish himself in his club and we want to have him here, so we will see what is going to happen,\u201d Rajevac told pressmen on Tuesday on the attacker\u2019s inclusion despite his \u201cunreadiness\u201d for the Black Stars.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a chance for him to get to know the others, to understand the requirements and become the part of the Black Stars so he is on the list. We expect him to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also in Ghana\u2019s squads are five debutants including Portugal-based Abdul Mumin, Genk winger Joseph Paintsil and Clermont midfielder Salis Abdul Samed.<\/p>\n

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 also part of a contingent of five Ghana Premier League players on the roster.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last month or so was spent focusing on putting the team together, monitoring the players, assessing their form and finding the best solutions,\u201d Rajevac added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is never easy making a decision like this because many players deserve to be in the squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that the players we have put together are the best at the moment and I absolutely believe in the players.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are ready to deliver for the country and they are ready to fight for their country and do the best they can. The players are happy to be in the team and when you talk to them, they say that they have been waiting for a chance to play for their country.\u201d At Afcon, Ghana are in Group C, where they will battle it out with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. The Black Stars boss sheds light on his team 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. 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