Injured Baba Rahman has been replaced by Medeama defender Fatawu Hamidu ahead of Ghana’s Tuesday international friendly matchup against Liberia.
Coach Chris Houghton has extended a late invitation to the talented left-back to join the squad in place of injured PAOK defender Abdul Baba Rahman.
For the game on Tuesday, September 12 at the Accra Sports Stadium against the Lone Stars, Auxerre defender Gideon Mensah is also questionable due to an injury.
After putting up a standout performance for the Ghana Premier League champions, Fatawu Hamidu has been rewarded.
He has played a key role in Medeama’s success at home, helping the team win the league and the Super Cup.
On September 12 at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars will play Liberia in a friendly. Only five days have passed since Ghana’s AFCON match against the Central African Republic (CAR).
The Black Stars are in a difficult situation as they must draw against CAR to guarantee their place in the AFCON in Ivory Coast the following year.
The Black Stars will play two additional friendlies against the USA and Mexico in addition to the one against Liberia. These exhibition games are meant to help the team prepare for the challenging competition in 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November.
The team’s momentum going into the qualifications may be impacted by how well they do in these friendly matches.
Additionally, Ghana will have tough opposition in the World Cup qualifiers, particularly from Mali, as both countries are favorites in their respective groups to advance to the illustrious competition that will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
