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AFCON 2019 : Jersey numbers of Black Stars players unveiled

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The shirt numbers of the various Black Stars players have finally been unveiled ahead of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Captain Andre Ayew alongside general captain Asamoah Gyan maintained their jersey numbers, 10 and 3 respectively with Thomas Partey also maintaining his number 5 jersey.

First choice goalkeeper for the team Richard Ofori will wear the Number 1 jersey with the two other goalkeepers, Felix Annan and Lawrence Ati Zigi grabbing the Numbers 16 and 12 jerseys respectively.

Debutants Kwabena Owusu, Thomas Agyepong, Samuel Owusu were handed the Numbers 8, 23 and 19 jersey respectively.

Ghana will begin the competition against the Squirrels of Benin on Tuesday before facing defending champions Cameroon. Ghana will later play the final group game against Guinea-Bissau at the Ismailia Stadium.

Check the numbers below;

Ghana are seeking to win their first title in 37 years, having won their last title in 1982.

Kwesi Appiah’s side have come close to ending their drought at the last six tournaments, having reached the semi-finals, and even going as far as the final in 2010 and 2015.

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