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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says his side cannot afford to drop points against Ethiopia on Sunday in their Group F 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Black Satellites were not in action last month because of the postponement of the double header against Sierra Leone who were banned by FIFA.<\/p>\n

In September, they lost 1-0 to Kenya in Nairobi and are now third in the Group on three points, four below leaders Kenya<\/p>\n

Appiah has fortified his squad by recalling the Ayew brothers and Asamoah Gyan to boost his chances of returning ways.<\/p>\n

Kwadwo Asamoah set to be handed Ghana captaincy for Kenya 2019 AFCON qualifier clash<\/a><\/p>\n

“It’s important to get a win to make sure we qualify then everybody will relax,” coach Kwesi Appiah told Nation Sport after the session.<\/p>\n

“All our players play abroad where they come fully prepared, knowing the situation, it’s psychologically important to let them know we are going out for a win on Sunday.<\/p>\n

AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: What Ghana Needs To Do To Ensure Qualification<\/a><\/p>\n

“Ghana has lot of players, it’s important you don’t rely on what you have only. You always make sure you have a backup, only four players here made the Kenya game.”<\/p>\n

Ghana need 3 points to enhance their chances of qualification for the tournament in Cameroon next year.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0Ghsoccernet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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