Twenty players out of the 23-man contingent called-up by coach Avram Grant participated in the light training session in Accra.

Leicester city winger Jeffrey Schlupp, Spanish based Thomas Partey and goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey were the players to miss the training session and are expected in the country later today.

The team will jet-off to Tamale at 4pm to continue their preparations for their clash with the Cranes of Uganda.

The Stars will begin their quest for a fourth successive appearance at the World Cup on Friday at the Tamale Sports Stadium.