In a surprising turn of events, Medeama SC defender Nurudeen Abdulai and Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have been called up to replace Abdul Mumin and KamalDeen Sulemana in Ghana’s squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros.
The initial excitement surrounding Mumin and Sulemana’s inclusion in the 25-man squad was dampened as both players had to withdraw from the crucial matches.
This unexpected setback prompted the swift decision to bring in Abdulai and Issahaku to reinforce the team.
The Black Stars wasted no time, opening camp in Accra on Monday to begin preparations for the upcoming matches.
The squad is set to relocate to Kumasi for further training ahead of the first game against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Ghana’s football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the performance of Nurudeen Abdulai, who has showcased his defensive prowess with Medeama SC, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, a promising talent from Leicester City.
These additions inject fresh energy into the squad as they aim to secure victories in both matches.
The challenges are formidable, with the team facing Madagascar on home turf before traveling to Moroni to take on Comoros on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The national team is optimistic about its prospects and is determined to navigate these crucial fixtures successfully.
As the football fervor builds up in anticipation of the World Cup qualifiers, Ghanaians rally behind their team, confident that Abdulai and Issahaku will seamlessly integrate into the squad, contributing to Ghana’s pursuit of a coveted spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
