Black Stars Coach CK Akonnor has named a 30-man provisional squad for  the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa next month.

A combined force of foreign-based players and those in the domestic league have been called for camping as Ghana seeks it's 4th participation in the Mundial.

K.A.S. Eupen goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen is the shock inclusion in the team after impressing in the Belgian top-flight.

There is also a recall for Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah - who is returning to the side after a 25 months absence.

Hearts of Oak forward Afriyie Barnieh and goalkeeper Richard Attah gets a debut call-up for the double-header in September.

The Black Stars will play host to Ethiopia at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday, September 3 before they travel to South Africa for the second game on Monday, September 6, 2021.