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Thomas Partey to continue as Ghana captain

Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey will remain Ghana captain despite Kwadwo Asamoah returning to international duty.

Partey has been handed the armband in the last four matches of the Black Stars with substantive captain Asamoah Gyan and deputy Andre Ayew left out of the squad.

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Read: Kwesi Appiah reveals current squad for Kenya clash is Black Stars future

In the current squad for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya, Asamoah is senior-most player and deserves the captaincy.

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But the Inter Milan player is not interested in skippering the side while the coaches do not want to rock the boat because of the leadership qualities of Partey.

Ghana are in Nairobi to play the Harambee Stars at the Kasarani Stadium.

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Source: ghanasoccernet.com

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