2019 AFCON Qualifier: Coach Kwesi Appiah and nine players arrive for first day of training ahead of Sierra Leone clash

Nine players have arrived in the country ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone, despite the uncertainty surrounding the fixture. 

Maritzburg United goalkeeper Richard Ofori, Reading defender Andy Yiadom, Udinese defender Nicholas Opoku, Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, Mubarak Wakaso of Alaves, Empoli's Afriyie Acquah, captain Asamoah Gyan, Bernard Mensah of Kayserispor and Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu have all arrived for the game on Thursday.

The team begins training today in Kumasi as well as meet the press, where coach Kwesi Appiah is expected to defend his squad.

However, the fixture is in doubt after FIFA suspended the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) following government's interference in the sport.