Black Stars Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Black Stars Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
- The Black Stars are facing significant setbacks with eight players withdrawing from the squad due to injuries
- Inaki Williams has been sidelined with a hamstring injury
- Jerome Opoku is battling chronic back pain
As Ghana gears up for crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger, the Black Stars are facing significant setbacks with eight players withdrawing from the squad due to injuries and personal reasons.
Notably, forward Inaki Williams has been sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained on November 7 and has not returned to training since.
Tariq Lamptey is also out, dealing with persistent calf discomfort that flared up last week, requiring ongoing rehabilitation with his club.
Jonas Adjetey was close to full recovery but suffered a setback during his last league match on November 9, ruling him out as well.
Jerome Opoku is battling chronic back pain that intensified during a Super Lig match against Besiktas on November 10, and he is currently receiving treatment from his club’s medical staff.
Antoine Semenyo is managing a patella tendon injury due to a demanding game schedule. His club has advised him to consult a tendon specialist during the break to avoid further complications.
Similarly, Alexander Djiku aggravated an existing hamstring issue, leading to his early substitution on November 10.
Ibrahim Osman is also on the injury list after a recent hamstring issue forced him to exit his latest match at halftime.
Additionally, Joseph Painstil has withdrawn from the squad for personal reasons.
These unexpected absences pose a challenge for Coach Otto Addo as the team aims to secure victories against Angola and Niger to enhance their chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
