Ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, Ghana’s squad has been affected by injuries, leading to the exclusion of eight players.

Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams, Majeed Ashimeru from Anderlecht, and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh are among the casualties due to their respective injuries.

Additionally, Iddrisu Baba, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Paintsil, Nathaniel Adjei, and Dennis Odoi have been sidelined from the squad due to injury concerns, with some undergoing surgery and others beginning rehabilitation.

In response, coach Otto Addo has called up replacements, including Brandon Thomas-Asante and Cagliari’s Ibrahim Sulemana, to fill the void left by the injured players.

Preparations for the June fixtures will commence on May 30, 2024, at the Legon Sports Stadium. Ghana will face Mali in Bamako on June 7 before hosting the Central African Republic in Kumasi three days later.

The four-time African champions are eager to redeem themselves after a disappointing campaign in the 2022 World Cup and aim for a return to the global stage.

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