The brothers missed Ghana’s trip to Congo Brazzaville in the last round due to injury and ill health.

Kwesi Appiah gave first-time call-ups to Hearts of Oak’s Vincent Atinga and Inter Allies’ Isaac Twum, who was the Best Player of the just-ended WAFU Cup of Nations and three other players: Kingsley Sarfo of Swedish side Malmo, USA-based Abass Mohammed and Kasim Nuhu of Swiss club Young Boys.

Captain Asamoah Gyan retained his place in the team while Thomas Partey also gets a return to the team.

Defender Daniel Opare’s good start to the Bundesliga season for Augsburg earned him a place in the team for the first time in three years.

Egypt-based John Antwi has also been given a call-up.

The squad will be reduced to 23 players during its preparations for the match against Uganda.

GOALKEEPERS: Richard Ofori (Martizburg, South Africa), Lawrence Ati (Sochaux, France), Joseph Addo (Aduana Stars)

DEFENDERS: Defenders : Harrison Afful (Columbus,USA), Daniel Opare (Augsburg, Germany) Agbenyenu Lumor (Portimonese, Portugal), Abass Mohammed (Harrisburg City, USA), Kasim Nuhu (Young Boys, Switzerland),  Daniel Amartey (Leicester,England), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew,USA), Nicholas Opoku (Club Africain, Tunisia), Vincent Atinga (Hearts of Oak)

MIDFIELDERS: Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Joseph Attamah (Bakaksehir, Turkey), Christian Atsu (Newcastle United, England), Kingsley Sarfo (Malmo, Sweden) Alfred Duncan (Sassuolo FC, Italy), Ebenezer Ofori (Stuttgart, Germany), Thomas Agyepong (NAC Breda, Holland), Frank Acheampong (Tianjin TEDA, China), Isaac Twum (Inter Allies), Patrick Twumasi (Astana FC, Kazakhtan)

FORWARDS: Asamoah Gyan (Kayerispor, Turkey), Raphael Dwamena (FC Zurich, Switzerland), John Antwi (Misr Lel-Makkasa, Egypt), Richmond Boakye Yiadom (Crvena Zvezda, Serbia)

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Jordan hit the back of the net in the 48^th minute, 4 minutes after his teammate Tammy Abraham scored Swansea’s opening goal.

Crystal Palace who featured two Ghanaians Jeffrey Schlupp and Timothy Fosu-Mensah have been unimpressive in their previous games under their new manager, new boss Frank de Boer.

They have lost all their three matches without scoring a single goal.

Swansea City currently 9th with 4 points on the Premiership table with Crystal Palace 19th on the table with no point.

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Ayew was one of the stand out performers in his side’s come from behind win on Tuesday night against the English League One side.

The result which was Swansea’s first win of the season was a positive response from the team who were beaten 4-0 by Manchester United on Saturday in the Premier League.

Ayew has been reflecting on Tuesday’s performance and now wants his side to translate their midweek form into a win on Saturday against Crystal Palace.

“It wasn’t easy to begin with. They scored first, but after that we showed we are the better team. We got the equalizer and then ended up scoring four goals,” he said.

“We played some good football. We played our way – the way Swansea play and the way we want to play.

“That’s good because it gives us confidence for the game this weekend, which is massive for us.

“It’s always important to win and we know how important Saturday is. It’s not easy to win at Crystal Palace but we are not scared and we have confidence that we can go and get a result.”

“It’s always good to be winning, whoever you are playing against. It keeps confidence high and we have to keep that going,” he added. “We are a young team. We are doing good things and that’s positive.

“It’s not easy but we are doing well. The staff is behind us, the coach is doing a wonderful job.
“We have to keep working hard and try to get better, and hopefully that will bring us three points on Saturday.”

Swansea currently lie in 15th place with just a point from their opening two games.

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From John Terry’s emotional farewell speech, Liverpool’s comfortable stroll into the Top 4, to the suspense of wondering whether or not Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal we going to book a place in the Top 4, many things made the climax of the season memorable.

Ghanaian duo, Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew both got their names on the scorecards, hitting the back of the net for their respective clubs; West Ham United and Swansea.

More remarkable about their goals were that the blood-brothers scored in the same minute, the 72^nd minute.

Dede Ayew’s goal gave West Ham the lead while Jordan’s was to get them on level pegging.

Jordan’s goal was his first for the club since he joined in January.

The game ended with both teams snatching the 3 points at stake.

Swansea, and West Ham, both won by 2 goals to 1.

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The 25-year-old joined the Swans on a three and a half year deal in a swap transfer that saw Neil Taylor go in the opposite direction.

The versatile forward has only made 3 appearances for the team since making the move from Aston Villa.

On the field, Jordan has been alternated between the left wing and the central striker’s position but when questioned about his preferred position he was quick to indicate that helping the team regardless of his position is his priority.

“I don’t mind playing on the wing or upfront. “Wherever the manager places me I just want to be able to give a hundred percent. “Whatever happens after that isn’t too important to me,” he revealed.

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The Ghanaian, who can play either on the wing or as a striker, takes part in his first training session with his new team-mates today, having arrived at the club after helping Ghana reach the African Cup of Nations semi-final.

Ayew was a transfer deadline day signing from Championship club Aston Villa, and may make a first appearance for his new club in Sunday’s Premier League fixture with defending champions Leicester City at the Liberty.

The 25-year-old spoke to his brother Andre, who finished top scorer at the Swans during his one season at the club, before completing his move to SA1.

“For the past three or four years I have been all over the place,” said Ayew, who has had five clubs since 2014.
“I need stability and I think this is the perfect place for me to grow and improve in a lot of aspects. I think I made a wonderful choice.

“I am so grateful to be here. It’s the next step in my career.

“I have been here several times in the past with my brother and I saw a lot of positive things.
“He spoke to me about the club and he said only good things.

“It didn’t take too long for me to make a decision.”
Villa’s top scorer during his one and only Premier League campaign, Ayew is now ready to play his part in helping Paul Clement’s side rise up the table.

Wins since the turn of the year over Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Southampton have moved the Swans out of the relegation zone.

And they look to continue their improved form when the Foxes visit the Liberty this weekend – a game which could see Ayew make his debut.

“I always knew this team had quality players. The team had hard times last season, and this season didn’t start too well,” added Ayew, who scored his first Premier League goal against the Swans in Villa’s 2-1 home defeat in the 2015-16 campaign.

“But the players are the same, and they just need confidence, which they have had in the last month with some fantastic results.

“Now we have an important game coming up. I am fit and available, but it’s up to the coach whether I play a part or not. It’s his decision.

“It’s a new chapter for me and I’m focused on doing my best for the team by creating assists and scoring goals.
“My debut comes when it comes. What is important is that we get the three points on Sunday because it’s a massive game for us.”

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Jordan Ayew latched onto a pass from Mubarak Wakaso, beat a defender and fired past the goalkeeper to give the Black Stars the lead in the second half.

The lead lasted only 7 minutes as Mpoku, fired in a beauty for the Congolese from just outside the penalty area.

However, the Black Stars restored their lead as Andre Ayew scored from the penalty spot after Christian Atsu was brought down in the penalty box.

Ghana will now face Cameroon who beat Senegal on penalties in the semi-final.

The Congolese should have taken an early lead as Hull City striker Dieumerci Mbokani pounced on a poor backpass, rounded the keeper but hit the post.

Mbokani thought he should have been awarded a penalty after a tussle with John Boye in the box but the referee waved play-on.

The Ghanaians struggled to get into the game but lacked a focal front up front.

The Black Stars resorted to long balls which were easily dealt with by the Congolese defence.

Christian Atsu, Jordan Ayew and Andre were shackled well by the defence and were unable to create much for the Stars

Mbokani had a couple more chances in the half firing wide when through on goal and straight at Brimah from just outside the box.

The Black Stars started the second half brightly with Andre Ayew firing in a shot which was saved comfortably by the goalkeeper.

But the Ghanaians were relentless and almost took the lead as Wakaso’s free-kick bounced in front of the keeper who just about kept it out.

Moments later, Jordan Ayew danced into the box, nutmegged a defender and was challenged as he cut back in the box but the referee waved play on.

Thomas Partey’s shot was then well saved by the Congolese keeper.

The Black Stars eventually broke the deadlock as Jordan Ayew fired past the Congolese keeper.

The Congolese found a way back into the game minutes later as Mpoku took on a Stars defence that kept backing away and fired in a belter.

But Andre Ayew fired the Black Stars into the semis from the spot after the marauding Christian Atsu was upended in the box.

The Congolese had a chance to equalise late on but Brimah, in Ghana’s goal was equal to a shot.

Christian Atsu almost sealed the win for Ghana but his shot was saved after a delightful run into the box but the Black Stars had done enough to secure a 6th straight semi-final appearance .

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Ayew has endured a frustrating spell under Steve Bruce this season and is looking for a way out of the club.

A return to France with Marseille has been on the cards but with Swansea City fighting for their lives there are talks to sign Jordan Ayew.

Ayew played with Villa in the Premier League last season where he scored seven goals.

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