It is unclear whether Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has managed to convince Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Essien return to the Black Stars in future matches.

The Ghana FA is unable to confirm whether the talks have been held with the AC Milan ace Boateng and Real Madrid midfielder Essien.

Appiah hinted that they would begin discussions with Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Essien on a possible return to the Black Stars, to help boost Ghana's chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.

Appiah, who was in England on attachment with Manchester City last month, said the presence of these two top players will boost the Black Stars squad.

Essien, who plays for Real Madrid, asked not to be considered for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as he was recovering from two serious knee injuries.

The midfielder was struggling to return to his best form as his place in Chelsea was left shaky before he secured the loan move to Real Madrid.

AC Milan’s Boateng quit Ghana in 2011 citing health reasons. Some Ghana FA officials and Appiah have in the past visited Boateng in Milan to ask him to reconsider his decision without success.

Despite that, coach Appiah did not give up hope in persuading Essien and Boateng to play for the Black Stars again.

“I would be very happy to have every good player in the team. Boateng and Essien are fantastic players,” said Appiah.

“We are still talking to them to get them to join the team,” he added.

Ghana will play a 2014 World Cup qualifier away to Sudan in June, and Appiah’s side must win to keep the pressure on Zambia, who are a point above them at the top of Group D.