The trio are among the players who have been prevented from travelling due to Covid-19 concerns, while the size of Akonnor's squad suggests that more players may be withdrawn before the international break begins.
Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori (Orlando Pirates), Razak Abalora (Asante Kotoko), Eric Ofori Antwi (Medeama SC), Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kotoko).
Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK), Gideon Mensah (Vitoria de Guimaraes), Benson Annan (MLK Zilina), Philemon Baffuor (Dreams FC), Nicholas Opoku (Amiens SC), Kasim Nuhu (1899 Hoffenheim), Ganiyu Ismael (Asante Kotoko), Stephen Ambrosius (Hamburger SV).
Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Mubarak Wakaso (Jiangsu Suning FC), Afriyie Acquah (Yeni Malatyaspor), Emmanuel Lomotey (Amiens SC), Iddrisu Baba (RCD Mallorca), Gladson Awako (Great Olympics), Kwame Afriyie Poku (Colchester United), Osman Bukari (Gent), Joseph Esso (Dreams FC), Kamal Sowah (OH Leuven), Fatawu Issahaku (Steadfast FC).
Forwards: Emmanuel Boateng (Dalian Professional), Emmanuel Gyasi (Spezia), Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko), John Antwi (Pyramids FC), Kwasi Okyere Wriedt (Willem II), Caleb Ekuban (Trabzonspor).