As Ghana prepares for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger, the Black Stars face a setback with eight players forced to withdraw from the squad due to injuries and personal circumstances.
Among the sidelined players is forward Inaki Williams, who sustained a hamstring injury on November 7 and has been unable to return to training since.
Tariq Lamptey also joins the list, battling persistent calf discomfort that flared up last week, necessitating ongoing rehabilitation with his club.
Jonas Adjetey was nearing a full recovery, but a setback in his last league match on Saturday, November 9, means he, too, will be unable to participate.
Jerome Opoku is grappling with chronic back pain that worsened during a Super Lig game against Besiktas on Sunday, November 10 and is currently under the care of his club’s medical team.
Antoine Semenyo is managing a patella tendon injury caused by an intense game schedule.
His club’s medical team has advised him to consult a tendon specialist during the break to prevent further complications.
Similarly, Alexander Djiku aggravated an existing hamstring issue, forcing an early substitution in his last game on November 10.
Ibrahim Osman rounds out the injury list after a recent hamstring injury led to his substitution at halftime in his latest club appearance.
Meanwhile, Joseph Painstil has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons.
These unforeseen absences will challenge Coach Otto Addo’s plans for the qualifiers as the team looks to overcome Angola and Niger and boost their chances of qualifying for Morocco 2025.
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