Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered an early setback, with star attacker Mohammed Kudus ruled out of the highly anticipated international friendly against Germany in March.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that the influential forward will be sidelined until April after sustaining a quad tendon injury earlier this month. Spurs manager Thomas Frank revealed that Kudus is expected to return only after the March international break, effectively ruling him out of the friendly scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart.

Kudus’ absence comes as a significant blow to the Black Stars, with the Germany encounter earmarked as a key benchmark ahead of the World Cup, which kicks off in June. Ghana face a demanding challenge in Group L, where they will come up against England, Croatia, and Panama.

Compounding the concern is the unavailability of defender Mohammed Salisu, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Losing two key figures at opposite ends of the pitch presents a major test for Ghana’s technical team.

With preparations now disrupted, the Black Stars coaching staff will be forced to explore alternative options as they continue to fine-tune the squad for one of the toughest World Cup groups in the tournament. The coming weeks will be crucial as Ghana look to build depth, resilience, and momentum despite the injury setbacks.