Goran Stevanovic believes he has a squad strong enough to provide cover for any eventualities at the African Nations Cup.

The Ghana coach named a 23-man squad from a 25 pool which includes Isaac Vorsah, who is suspended for the the opening game and Asamoah Gyan, who is returning to full fitness from an injury.

Stevanovic has explained that his final squad was selected on purely technical grounds as he responded to questions about why he dropped Derek Asamoah especially when Gyan had earlier been considered a doubt for the tournament.

"I explained about to Derek Asamoah that we had a problem with defence," he said.

The depth of the squad will tested in the competition with Isaac Vorsah expected to miss the opening game against Botswana on January 24.

"Vorsah is out for two games, some players are always injured just before a month and we cannot risk to stay without enough defenders. That is the only unique reason I dropped Derek. It's a good, good reason. I explained to Derek and he understood," Stevanovic said.