Leicester City forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
Leicester City forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has not been included in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.
The 21-year-old, who netted a sensational winner at the weekend for the Foxes against Charlton Athletic, was left out of the team for precautionary reasons.
Issahaku just returned from a lengthy injury and has only made three competitive appearances in the past eight months.
“As for Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Otto Addo and his team are pleased to see him back in action. However, given the circumstances surrounding his long layoff, they are cautious about rushing his return,” GFA’s Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum said.
“The medical teams from Ghana and Leicester City have had extensive discussions about the player and have decided to give him time. One reason for this cautious approach is that the upcoming match’s AstroTurf pitch in N’jamena may not be suitable for Issahaku’s return following his recent ACL injury,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars are expected to start reporting to camp on September 1 for the upcoming fixtures as Ghana nears a return to the World Cup.
The Black Stars will travel to Chad for their encounter on September 4th before hosting Mali in Accra on September 8, 2025.
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