Ghana’s Waris Faces Fitness Doubts After Pre-World Cup Injury
Ghana’s commanding 4-0 win over South Korea in their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup was marred by concern over striker Abdul Majeed Waris. The forward was forced off after just five minutes due to a thigh injury, casting doubt on his availability for Ghana’s tournament opener against the United States next Monday.
Waris sustained the knock early in the game and was promptly substituted as a precaution. His place was taken by Jordan Ayew, who capitalised on the opportunity by scoring a hat-trick to help secure the convincing victory.
However, the situation has worsened since the match, with the Valenciennes player being taken to hospital for assessment immediately after leaving the pitch. This development has raised fears that Waris may miss the crucial opening fixture.
Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah remains cautiously hopeful, stressing the importance of Waris to the team. “He’s one of our best players. The doctors are monitoring him closely. There’s not enough certainty about his condition yet, but I hope he’ll join the team soon,” Appiah said.
As the Black Stars prepare for their World Cup debut, the fitness of their key striker remains a critical concern for the squad and fans alike.
