Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac names a 22-man squad for Ghana’s 2010 World Cup qualifying against Mali.

The squad had been preparing for the game in Tamale - in the northern part of the country – ahead of Sunday’s game in Bamako.

Rajevac has had to prepare for the weekend clash minus several key players due to injuries.

The Black Stars go into the game against Mali sitting at the summit of the standings in group D with three points.

Deputy captain John Mensah makes a return to the team after missing out of previous matches due to injury.

Mensah is yet to play for the team this year with his last performance for Ghana coming against Lesotho in October 2008 during the previous qualifying round.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is available for selection while debutants, Opoku Agyemang and Ernest Papa Arko make the final team for the game in Bamako.

Ghana Squad:

Goalkeepers: Richard Kingson and George Owu.

Defenders: John Mensah, John Paintsil, Samuel Inkoom, Harrison Afful, Jonathan Quartey and Eric Addo

Midfielders: Michael Essien, Kwadwo Asamoah, Anthony Annan, Moussa Narry, Samuel Kyere, Bernard Kumordzi, Haminu Draman and Isaac Vorsah.

Strikers: Prince Tagoe, Opoku Agyeman, Junior Agogo, Joetex Frimpong, Ernest Papa Arko and Matthew Amoah