2023 AFCON Qualifier: Andre Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, Others Players Ruled Out Of Ghana Trip To Angola

The Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has been ruled out of the team’s trip to Luanda for their reverse fixture against Angola on Monday in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The 33-year-old will not travel with the squad due to a knee injury he sustained on his way to the dressing room after Ghana’s victory on Thursday against the Palancas Negras at the Baba Yara Stadium.

According to the Ghana Football Association, the Nottingham Forest forward will fly back to England for further treatment which will make him miss back-to-back games for the Black Stars.

Ayew, who is currently, the nations most capped player was an unused substitute in Ghana’s game which saw Thomas Partey lead the team as captain last Thursday.

 

Captain Andre Ayew has pulled out of Ghana’s squad for the trip to Angola for Monday’s game.

He picked up a knee injury while warming up along the touchline during Thursday’s win in Ksi.

Team doctors have now excused him to travel back to England for further checks. #JoySports pic.twitter.com/AJxVCqZV6R

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) March 25, 2023

 

 

Two starters from the game, Denis Odoi and Alexander Djiku will also not make it to Luanda due to injury while Salisu Mohammed remains a doubt for the clash on Monday.

 

 

Andre Ayew ruled out of Angola clash due to injury. Other players who didn’t make the trip include Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu and Denis Odoi.https://t.co/21PDLqNyGl

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 25, 2023

 

 

Ghana are currently top of Group E with seven points, while their opponents Angola and Central African Republic are tied on points with four each.

Ghana will be hoping for another win away from home to be sure of a place in Ivory Coast next year.

 

 

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