Richard Ofori makes Ghana's final AFCON squad

Richard Ofori makes Ghana's final AFCON squad

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has been in included in Ghana's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

The 30-year-old shotstopper has been named alongside fellow keepers Joseph Wollacott and Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who play for Hibernian and FC St. Gallen respectively.

Ofori's selection comes as something as a surprise though, with the keeper playing just three times, in the CAF Champions League, this season.

He started the last two games for Ghana and will be making his fourth appearance at an AFCON tournament.

Ghana will face Egypt, Mozambique and Cape Verde in Group B at the AFCON tournament that starts on January 13.

Full Ghana AFCON squad:

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Richard Ofori, Jojo Wollacott

Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Dennis Odoi, Kingsley Schindler, Gideon Mensah, Issahaku Fatawu, Daniel Amartey, Nicholas Opoku, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu

Midfielders: Samed Salis, Baba Iddrisu, Majeed Ashimeru, Elisha Owusu, Richmond Lamptey, Mohammed Kudus, Andre Ayew, Ransford Konigsdorffer, Osman Bukari, Joseph Paintsil, Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah

Strikers: Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jonathan Sowah