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The Black Stars of Ghana are gearing up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month but will be without six key players due to injuries.
Ghana is set to host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium and face Madagascar in Morocco in Group I of the qualifiers.
However, the absence of these players could pose a challenge for the team.
1. Fatawu Issahaku
The Leicester City winger sustained an injury during a crucial match, leading to his substitution in the first half.
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Issahaku missed Ghana’s final Group F game against Niger and has since travelled to England for further assessment and treatment.
2. Alidu Seidu
The right-back suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing for his club, Rennes, in a Ligue 1 match against Lille in November 2024.
Seidu underwent surgery in December 2024 and is expected to be sidelined for 6-9 months, effectively ending his season.
3. Joseph Paintsil
The Los Angeles Galaxy winger is reportedly set to miss 6-8 weeks due to a quad injury, ruling him out of the upcoming qualifiers.
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4. Abdul Mumin
The Ghanaian defender suffered a setback during Rayo Vallecano’s 1-1 draw with Sevilla in La Liga on March 1, 2024.
Mumin was substituted in the 35th minute and is unlikely to recover in time for the qualifiers.
5. Daniel Kofi Kyereh
The attacking midfielder has been sidelined since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in 2023. Although he has made a comeback, he is yet to regain full fitness and will miss the qualifiers.
6. Joseph Aidoo
The centre-back first suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg during a friendly against Mexico on October 14, 2023.
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Recently, he was forced off the field with a hamstring injury in his right leg, which will keep him out of action for 2-3 weeks.
Impact on the Black Stars
The absence of these key players will undoubtedly affect the Black Stars’ performance in the upcoming qualifiers.
Head coach Otto Addo will need to rely on the depth of the squad and make strategic adjustments to ensure Ghana remains competitive in Group I.
As the team prepares for these crucial matches, fans and stakeholders will be hoping for a swift recovery for the injured players and a strong showing from the available squad members.