Defender Abdul Mumin and winger Kamaldeen Sulemana have withdrawn from the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros this month.
Initially named in Chris Hughton’s 25-man squad for the two games, the duo was expected to report to camp on Monday, November 13.
However, a late injury to Mumin, the Rayo Vallecano centre-back, has ruled him out of the matches scheduled for Friday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 21.
Mumin, who received his first Black Stars call-up under Hughton, will have to wait for another opportunity to join the Irish gaffer’s team due to the injury setback.
Kamaldeen, who also missed the friendly games against Mexico and the United States of America last month, will once again be absent for the opening games of the qualifiers.
The void left by the injured players has been filled by Medeama Sporting Club’s Nurudeen Abdulai and Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
Preparations for the two games will commence as the Black Stars jet off to Kumasi on Tuesday.