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Chris Hughton hands late call-up to Bechem United forward Hafiz Konkoni

By : cd on 15 Jun 2023, 08:39     |     Source: christian ahorgah

Chris Hughton

Black Stars Head Coach Chris Hughton has handed an invitation to exciting Bechem United forward Hafiz Konkoni for next weekend’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

The Hunters forward will join the squad on Monday to begin preparations for the crucial AFCON match in Antananarivo.

According to the GFA, ”Konkoni’s inclusion takes the number of players to 25 as Ghana aim to pick all the spoils to make another Africa Cup of Nations tournament”.

Ghana will travel to Antananarivo on June 18 to face Madagascar in a Group E contest for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023.

The Black Stars currently sit top of Group E with 8 points after two wins and two draws in the first four matches.

Hafiz Konkoni played 26 matches and scored 15 goals for Bechem United in the just ended betPawa Premier League campaign.