Black Stars Talisman Thomas Partey Spotted in Cape Coast Ahead of Ghana’s 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

• Deputy Black Stars captain Thomas Partey has thronged to the Cape Coast Stadium ahead of Ghana's opening AFCON qualifier game against island nation Madagascar
• Partey was excused from coach Otto Addo's 33-man squad as the Arsenal talisman recovers from a thigh injury he sustained against Crystal Palace in April
• The Black Stars host Madagascar at the Cape Coast Stadium on Wednesday evening as the quest for a return to the Africa Cup of Nations begins

Thomas Partey has been sighted at the Cape Coast Stadium ahead of Ghana's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

The 28-year-old midfielder was left out of Ghana's squad for the AFCON qualifiers and the pre-World Cup tournament as he recovers from a thigh injury.

Despite not playing an active role in the upcoming international assignments, the deputy Black Stars skipper is at the Cape Coast Stadium to throw his weight behind his teammates.

Black Stars skipper Andre Ayew pays courtesy call on Ghana president Nana Akufo Addo

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In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Partey and his entourage received a rapturous reception by some section of supporters at the venue before heading to the VIP stands to watch his teammates cross swords with Madagascar on Wednesday evening.

Thomas ruled out of Ghana's 2023 AFCON qualifiers and pre-World Cup tournament

The Black Stars have been dealt a massive injury blow as deputy skipper Thomas Partey is set to miss Ghana's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

Partey sustained muscle damage in a Premier League fixture against Jordan Ayew's Crystal Palace in February and is currently recuperating.

Despite returning to full-scale training at Arsenal, the midfield linchpin will miss next month's qualifiers and international friendlies, according to reports emerging in the local media.

Partey sighted enjoying a popular Ghanaian meal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Arsenal midfielder and Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey has been captured enjoying local Ghanaian delicacy at his base in London.

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Partey has been left out of Ghana’s squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next week as a precaution after injuring his hamstring back in April.

He suffered the injury during Arsenal’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace and was unable to play again for the rest of the season.