Black Star defender Joseph Aidoo is set to miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Madagascar after picking up an injury in training.
According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Celta Vigo defender has been ruled out of that crucial encounter scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, after twisting his right ankle.
The 26-year-old, who missed Monday’s training, is currently being observed by the medical team as he undergoes a thorough rehabilitation process to recover fully.
Black Stars will take on the Barea of Madagascar at the Cape Coast Stadium at 7 pm before travelling for their second fixture against the Central African Republic (CATR) four days later.
Ghana coach Otto Addo has called up 33 players for the crucial qualifiers.
Captain Andre Ayew, who missed the World Cup play-offs against Nigeria, returns to the squad after serving his two-match suspension.
Also returning to the squad are Mubarak Wakasso, Jonathan Mensah, and Kamaldeen Sulemana. The three players have not featured for the Black Stars since the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Hearts of Oak’s Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Bechem United’s Augustine Okra are the two local-based players included in the squad.