2023 AFCON Q: Paintsil, Inaki, six other players train with Chris Hughton at Accra Sports Stadium

To prepare for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Angola on Thursday, the Black Stars began their training sessions on Monday.

Joy Sports reported that eight players, including Joojo Wollacott, Inaki Williams, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Antoine Semenyo, Joseph Paintsil, newcomer Ransford-Yeboah, practiced under the direction of captain Andre Ayew at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The rest of the players are expected to join the team on Monday evening and travel to Kumasi for Tuesday’s practice at the Baba Yara Stadium.

During the session, Joojo Wollacott, who was injured before the World Cup last year, received specialized training from goalkeepers’ coach Richard Kingston while the other players stretched their muscles and kicked the ball around.

Head coach Chris Hughton prepared for his debut game with the national team.