Head Coach of the Black Stars Charles Kwablan Akonnor is poised to name Ghana’s squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa  on Friday, August 13, 2021.

There are growing uncertainty over the inclusion of deputy skipper Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus following the injuries suffered in pre-season with their respective clubs.

According to the GFA, Coach Akunnor is set to meet the press in Accra to release his squad for the upcoming double header.

“Head coach of the Black Stars Charles Kwabla Akonnor will address the media on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Ghana Football Association,” the GFA said.

“Coach Akonnor will name Ghana’s squad for next month’s Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.

“Ghana are scheduled to host Group G opponents Ethiopia on Friday, September 3 in Cape Coast, before playing South Africa on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Johannesburg respectively.”

Arsenal midfielder Partey suffered an ankle injury earlier this month when The Gunners faced Chelsea in a friendly tie, leading to his substitution five minutes to half-time.

According to the Gunners, the former Atletico Madrid man is expected to return to action at the end of the month, casting doubt over his availability for Ghana.

Kudus, on the other hand, suffered an injury during Ajax’s 2-1 pre-season victory over Belgian fold Anderlecht last month.

His situation has seen him train individually, away from the club’s first team in the last two weeks, but according to Ajax manager Erik ten Hag last week, the Ghanaian was expected to rejoin group training this week.