As Ghana gears up for their vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger, the Black Stars have encountered a setback, with eight players withdrawing from the squad due to injuries and personal issues.
Among those ruled out is forward Inaki Williams, who sustained a hamstring injury on November 7 and has not resumed training.
Tariq Lamptey is also sidelined, dealing with persistent calf discomfort that intensified last week, requiring continuous rehabilitation with his club.
Jonas Adjetey, close to a full recovery, suffered a relapse during his league game on Saturday, November 9, preventing his participation in the qualifiers.
Jerome Opoku is struggling with chronic back pain that flared up in a Super Lig match against Besiktas on Sunday, November 10. He is currently receiving treatment from his club’s medical staff.
Antoine Semenyo, meanwhile, is coping with a patellar tendon injury, likely from his demanding game schedule.
His club’s medical team has advised him to consult a tendon specialist during the break to prevent further complications.
Similarly, Alexander Djiku aggravated an existing hamstring issue, forcing an early substitution in his last game on November 10.
Ibrahim Osman rounds out the injury list after a recent hamstring injury led to his substitution at halftime in his latest club appearance.
Meanwhile, Joseph Painstil has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons.
These unforeseen absences will challenge Coach Otto Addo’s plans for the qualifiers as the team looks to overcome Angola and Niger and boost their chances of qualifying for Morocco 2025.