Crystal Palace star Jeffrey Schlupp returns to Black Stars squad

Published on: 11 March 2019

Crystal Palace midfielder, Jeffrey Schlupp has been named in coach Kwesi Appiah's Black Stars squad to face Kenya on March 27th in the final AFCON 2019 qualifier. 

The 26-year-old will be returning to the team for the first time since scoring in Ghana's 7-1 thrashing of Mauritius in June 2015.

The former Leicester City star has been in scintillating form for the Eagles and was named Crystal Palace Player for the Month of February after some impressive performances.

Schlupp is expected to walk into Kwesi Appiah's team against the Harambee Stars and could play either on the left side of attack or in a defensive role.

Meanwhile, several players who are regulars in the team were left out of the squad for various reasons including injuries, loss of form, lack of playing time and the chance for the coach to observe other players.

The Black Stars are seeking revenge over the Harambee Stars after they defeated the side 1-0 in the first match of the group qualifiers in Nairobi last year.

The Ghana players will be seeking to silence Kenya and finish top of the group of the qualifiers ahead of the tournament to be played in Egypt in June.

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