Black Stars midfielder Abdul Majeed Ashimeru has returned to Belgium after a brief holiday in Ghana to commence pre-season training with Anderlecht.

The Anderlecht star looked noticeably different after cutting off his braids as he joined his teammates for early preparations ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Ashimeru underwent the necessary tests before training officially began on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Anderlecht has scheduled a series of friendlies, including matches against SC Braga of Portugal, Germany’s FC Wolfsburg, and FC Metz.

The former Red Bull Salzburg player spent much of last season recovering from persistent injuries, including one sustained during Ghana’s game against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier this year.

The 26-year-old hopes to stay injury-free in the upcoming campaign as he aims to help Anderlecht return to their best next season.

Ashimeru missed the Ghana World Cup qualifiers in June after being excused by coach Otto Addo due to his injury issues.

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