2017 WAFU Cup of Nations squads

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Squad for 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations.

Group 1

Ghana

Coach: Flag of Ghana.svg Maxwell Konadu, The final squad was announced on 8 September 2017. [1] [2]

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No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
1 GK Joseph Addo Flag of Ghana.svg Aduana Stars
1 GK Felix Annan Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko
2 DF Amos Frimpong Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko
2 DF Emmanuel Ampiah Flag of Ghana.svg Elmina Sharks
2 DF Samuel Sarfo Flag of Ghana.svg Liberty Professionals
2 DF Vincent Atinga Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak
2 DF Nuhu Musah Flag of Ghana.svg WAFA
2 DF Ahmed Adams Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko
3 MF Gideon Waja Flag of Ghana.svg WAFA
3 MF Isaac Twum Flag of Ghana.svg International Allies
3 MF Emmanuel Lomotey Flag of Ghana.svg Dreams FC
3 MF Winful Cobbinah Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak
3 MF Patrick Razak Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak
3 MF Richmond Lamptey Flag of Ghana.svg WAFA
3 MF Thomas Abbey Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak
4 FW Felix Addo Flag of Ghana.svg Elmina Sharks
4 FW Stephen Sarfo Flag of Ghana.svg Berekum Chelsea
4 FW Kwame Kizito Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak

Nigeria

Coach: Flag of Nigeria.svg Salisu Yusuf, final squad was named on 8 September 2017 [3] [4]

Gambia

Coach: Flag of The Gambia.svg Omar Sise, final squad was named on 8 September 2017 [5] [6]

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References

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  2. "2017 WAFU Nations Cup: Coach Konadu names final 18-man squad". GhanaWeb. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  3. "Ezenwa Leads Home Based Eagles 18-Man List For 2017 WAFU Cup". The Busy Buddies. 6 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 October 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. "Yusuf names strong Nigeria squad for WAFU Cup of Nations - African Football - Nigeria". African Football. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. GFF, The (8 September 2017). "WAFU Cup of Nations Squad Named". THE GFF | Official Website. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  6. "WAFU 2017: Gambia name 18 man squad for tournament". Footballghana. Retrieved 22 June 2021.