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Ghana coach Akonnor wants big response to Partey’s absence against Sudan

Goal.com | November 12, 2020

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Ghana coach CK Akonnor believes Thomas Partey’s unavailability for Thursday’s Afcon 2022 qualifying clash against Sudan is an opportunity for other players to step up and show their worth.

The Arsenal midfielder has been ruled out of the Black Stars’ November international assignments after sustaining an injury on Sunday while in Premier League action against Aston Villa.

He is among five players to have pulled out of the Ghana squad ahead of the matchweek three encounter, leading to late call-ups to seven new players.

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“I wish him a speedy recovery and hope he recovers quickly to join us.

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