John Boye, the Stade Rennais central defender, will miss Ghana’s crucial World Cup play-off match against Egypt on October 15 due to an injury sustained in a Ligue 1 derby against Nantes. James Kwesi Appiah, the Ghana coach, has called up Edwin Gyimah from SuperSport United in South Africa as Boye’s replacement. This injury adds to the defensive concerns for Ghana, as another defender, Jonathan Mensah, is also ruled out due to thigh pain suffered in a recent Ligue 1 match against Bordeaux. The absence of key defensive players presents a challenge for Ghana in their bid for a spot in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
GHANA-EGYPT: JOHN BOYE WILL BE ABSENT
