Ghana's coach, Otto Addo, has voiced his disappointment as key players failed to respond to the call-up for the international friendly matches scheduled for this month.
The Black Stars, determined to bounce back from their disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), are set to face Nigeria tonight at the Stade de Marrakesh before confronting Uganda's Cranes on March 26.
However, crucial figures like Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Joseph Painysil, and Inaki Williams, among others, have withdrawn from the squad citing various reasons, leaving Addo disheartened.
In an interview with the Ghana Football Association website ahead of the showdown with the Super Eagles, the 43-year-old coach expressed his regret over the absence of key players.
Nevertheless, Addo remains hopeful that the new additions to the squad will rise to the occasion and showcase their abilities.
"It is a pity; we would always want to go with our strongest squad especially when we are playing against Nigeria but for me, I am looking for opportunities and it’s an opportunity for the new players to show themselves.
"So for that, I am not thinking about who could be here and who could help us. Looking at the reality this is a squad with experienced players and also with young players who are on their way up and who can show me what level and stage they can play," he concluded.
The highly anticipated friendly clash is set to kick off at 16:00 GMT.