2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Milovan Rajevac submits Black Stars provisional squad to GFA - Reports

Published on: 10 December 2021

Ghana head coach, Milovan Rajevac has reportedly submitted a provisional squad to the Ghana Football Association [GFA] ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [Afcon].

The four-time African champions are among the 24 countries to partake in the prestigious tournament set for January 2022 in Cameroon.

According to multiple reports, the Serbian trainer has submitted a 40-man provisional squad to the Executive Council of the Ghana FA for scrutiny and approval.

As part of preparations for the tournament, Ghana will pitch camp in Qatar, engage in three pre-AFCON friendlies before pruning down the squad to 23 for the main tournament.

It has been confirmed that the Black Stars will play Algeria on January 5.

Due to the devastating coronavirus, provisions have been made for extra five players to be added and that can be exercised according to the plan of various teams.

Reports indicate that Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu has had his name stipulated in the squad alongside Felix Afena-Gyan of AS Roma.

Ghana will be searching for a fifth AFCON trophy in Cameroon next year after last winning it in 1982.

Milovan Rajevac who is on a one year renewable contract has been tasked by the Ghana FA to win the tournament.