With eight players forced to leave the team owing to injury and personal situations, Ghana faces a blow as they get ready for their important Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
One player on the sidelines is striker Inaki Williams, who hasn’t been able to return to training since suffering a hamstring injury on November 7.
Joining the list is Tariq Lamptey, who has been suffering chronic calf pain that flared up last week and requires continued therapy with his club.
Although Jonas Adjetey was very close to fully recovering, he will also not be able to play after suffering a setback in his most recent league game on Saturday, November 9.
Jerome Opoku is now being treated by his club’s medical staff due to persistent back problems that got worse during a Super Lig match against Besiktas on Sunday, November 10.
Due to a heavy playing schedule, Antoine Semenyo is now battling a patella tendon injury.
Kap Verde, Ghana, Afrika Cup, football, January 14, 2024. Ebenezer Amoakoh Photogod took this picture of Antoine Semenyo of Ghana vs Cape Verde at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire during the 2023 AFCON.
To avoid such issues, the medical staff at his club has suggested that he see a tendon expert over the break.
Likewise, Alexander Djiku had to be substituted early in his final game on November 10 after aggravating a pre-existing hamstring injury.
Ibrahim Osman completes the list of injuries after being substituted at halfway in his most recent club outing due to a hamstring issue.
Joseph Painstil, meanwhile, has left the team for private reasons.
As the squad attempts to defeat Angola and Niger and increase their prospects of qualifying for Morocco 2025, Coach Otto Addo’s plans for the qualifications will be put to the test by these unanticipated absences.
