Ghana Black Stars head coach Avram Grant took charge of his first training session session ahead of the Mauritius clash with a total of 18 players at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey, Sassuola midfielder Alfred Duncan, goalkeeper Razak Braimah, South Africa based defender Edwin Gyimah and Champions League finalist Thomas Partey were the players that were absent.

U.S based defender Harrison Afull and England based Jeffrey Schlupp who arrived in the country this morning all took part in the heated training session.

Stand-in skipper Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan Ayew alongside Chelsea defender Baba Rahma all looked heavily involved in the training session.

Italy based Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and Afriyie Acquah and pacey winger Frank Acheampong were also present.

Home based goalkeepers Richard Ofori and Fatau Dauda were complimented by WAFA midfielder Samuel Tetteh and Kadiri Mohammed.