WORLD CUP 2014: GHANA, KEVIN BOATENG BACK IN SELECTION AGAINST EGYPT

In preparation for the second leg of the 2014 World Cup play-offs, Ghana has announced its list of called-up players. Kevin-Prince Boateng makes a return after missing the first leg due to injury. Controversial goalkeeper Richard Kingson is no longer included, with Daniel Agyei from Free State Stars in South Africa taking his place. Dominic Adiyiah is also called up instead of Mahatma Otoo. Kwesi Appiah and his team will undergo training in Ethiopia.

In addition to the new additions, the regulars are included, featuring Michael Essien, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and others. The Black Stars’ squad is complete to confirm the substantial lead from the first leg in Kumasi.

Complete List:

Goalkeepers:

1. Fatau Dauda (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)
2. Adam Kwarasey (Stromgodset, Norway)
3. Daniel Agyei (Free State Stars, South Africa)

Defenders:

1. Harrison Afful (Esperance, Tunisia)
2. Samuel Inkoom (Dnipro, Ukraine)
3. Daniel Opare (Standard Liege, Belgium)
4. David Addy (Vitoria Guimaraes, Portugal)
5. Jerry Akaminko (Eskisehirspor, Turkey)
6. Rashid Sumaila (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
7. Mohammed Awal (Maritzburg United, South Africa)
8. Edwin Gyimah (SuperSport United, South Africa)

Midfielders:

1. Michael Essien (Chelsea, England)
2. Sulley Muntari (AC Milan, Italy)
3. Kwadwo Asamoah (Juventus, Italy)
4. Emmanuel Agyemang Badu (Udinese, Italy)
5. Albert Adomah (Middlesbrough, England)
6. Mubarak Wakaso (Rubin Kazan, Russia)
7. Christian Atsu (Vitesse Arnhem, Netherlands)
8. Andre Ayew (Marseille, France)

Forwards:

1. Asamoah Gyan (Al Ain, UAE)
2. Abdul Majeed Waris (Spartak Moscow, Russia)
3. Kevin-Prince Boateng (Schalke, Germany)
4. Jordan Ayew (Marseille, France)
5. Dominic Adiyiah (Arsenal Kiev, Ukraine)