The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will miss the Black Stars’ final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger due to injuries.
According to a statement, Alidu Seidu and Gideon Mensah, who underwent late fitness tests prior to the Angola match, have been ruled out after further medical assessments post-game indicated they are unfit for selection.
Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku picked up injuries during the Angola match; although Ayew completed the game, MRI scans conducted in Accra revealed significant knee issues. Issahaku was substituted in the first half due to his injury.
Following consultations between Black Stars’ medical head Dr. Prince Pambo and Leicester City’s medical team, Ayew and Issahaku will return to their club on Sunday to begin rehabilitation.
Ghana will face Niger in their final AFCON qualifier on Monday, November 18, at the Accra Sports Stadium. Regardless of the outcome, Ghana cannot qualify for the AFCON, as they currently sit at the bottom of the group with only 3 points after five matches.
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