Notably, Asamoah Gyan will not be participating in the friendly match as he has been granted permission to postpone his involvement to attend his mother’s funeral. In his absence, Kwesi Appiah has called up Lee Addy to strengthen the squad. Additionally, Jonathan Mensah, a defender from Evian Thonon-Gaillard, will also be unavailable due to injury, with a three-week recovery period.
This friendly match is significant as both Ghana and Cape Verde begin their preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The adjustments made to the squad indicate the need for flexibility in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as Gyan’s personal situation and Mensah’s injury. The coach will likely use this match as an opportunity to assess and fine-tune the team ahead of the upcoming tournament.
