Ghana’s national team has been dealt a major blow ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, with 12 key players ruled out due to injuries.
Head coach Otto Addo announced a 23-man squad on Friday morning, notably missing several key players due to injuries.
The list of absentees includes:
Alidu Seidu (Anterior Cruciate Ligament – Rehab)
Tariq Lamptey (Ankle Ligament Injury)
Brandon Thomas Asante (Muscle Tear)
Abdul Mumin (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
Joseph Aidoo (Muscle Injury)
Abdul Manaf Nurudeen (Ankle Injury)
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Anterior Cruciate Ligament – Recovering)
Baba Iddrisu (Recovering)
Ibrahim Sulemana (Adductor Tendonitis)
Daniel Kofi Kyereh (Knee Injury)
Majeed Ashimeru (Rebuilding from injury – Needs time to fully recover)
Joseph Paintsil (Quadriceps Injury)
Despite these setbacks, the Black Stars are determined to secure positive results in their upcoming fixtures to bolster their standing in Group I of the CAF qualifiers.
Currently, Ghana sits second in the group with 9 points, tied with Comoros but trailing on goal difference. Madagascar follows closely in third place with 7 points.
The upcoming matches against Chad and Madagascar are pivotal for Ghana’s aspirations to top the group and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. The team will need to overcome the challenges posed by the injury crisis and deliver strong performances to achieve their qualification goals.
