West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has arrived in Kumasi to join his Black Stars teammates in camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kudus’ arrival will bring the total number of players in camp to 27, the full complement of players invited to the tournament.
The Black Stars commenced preparation for the continental showpiece without star man Kudus, who has been nursing a slight injury.
Kudus, who has been in Accra few days now has moved to Kumasi to join the Black Stars preparation for the tournament.
The Black Stars will be competing for the title in neighbouring country, Ivory Coast as the search for a fifth AFCON title continues. Ghana will depart to Ivory Coast on Wednesday.
Exclusive!@KudusMohammedGH just touched down in Kumasi to join his teammates in camp.
— Owusu Bempah Ayala (@Akwasi_Ayala) January 9, 2024
He was seen accompanied by a @WestHam medical team member possibly a physio #NhyiraSports pic.twitter.com/vKW2tdzxN4
Ghana will open their account against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024 before taking on Egypt and Mozambique on January 18 and 22 respectively in Group B.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.