EXCLUSIVE: Barnsley defender Andy Yiadom receives second Ghana call up

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Image caption xxxx during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Barnsley at Amex Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Brighton, England.

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Barnsley defender Andy Yiadom has been included in Ghana's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad, footballghana.com can exclusively report.

This is Yiadom's second call up to the team after earning a place for Ghana's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt last month.

The right-back caught the attention of Black Stars Coach Avram Grant after his exploit in the English Championship.

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The player is expected to hand a strong competition to Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful.

He has so far made 13 appearances for Barnsley in the English Championship since joining the Club from League two side Barnet.