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12 Black Stars players to miss Madagascar, Chad games in World Cup qualifiers

The Black Stars will be without twelve key players for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar due to injuries, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.

The sidelined players include Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Brandon Thomas Asante, Abdul Mumin, Joseph Aidoo, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Baba Idrissu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Majeed Ashimeru, and Joseph Paintsil.

The extent of their injuries varies, with several players still recovering or undergoing rehabilitation:

  • Alidu Seidu – ACL injury
  • Tariq Lamptey – Ankle ligament injury
  • Brandon Thomas Asante – Muscle tear
  • Abdul Mumin – ACL injury
  • Joseph Aidoo – Muscle injury
  • Abdul Manaf Nurudeen – Ankle injury
  • Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – Recovering from ACL injury
  • Baba Idrissu – Undisclosed injury
  • Ibrahim Sulemana – Adductor tendonitis
  • Daniel Kofi Kyereh – Knee injury
  • Majeed Ashimeru – Rebuilding fitness after injury layoff
  • Joseph Paintsil – Quadriceps injury

Despite these setbacks, Ghana is set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. They will then travel to Morocco to take on Madagascar in another Group I fixture on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The Black Stars will commence their training camp on Monday, March 17, 2025, as they prepare for these crucial qualifiers.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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