Abu Francis could be sidelined for an extended period due to the injury
Black Stars midfielder Abu Francis suffered a serious injury during the team’s 2-0 loss to Japan in the 2025 Kirin Cup on November 14, 2025.
The Toulouse player was involved in a tackle when his ankle twisted as he attempted to block a shot in the second half.
The midfielder fell to the pitch after the incident, screaming in pain, which prompted the medical team to stretcher him off for treatment on the sidelines. He could not continue the match.
Watch Black Stars‘ first training session in Japan
Abu Francis was then replaced by Alidu Seidu, as the extent of the damage did not allow him to play on.
Given the nature of the injury, the player might be sidelined for an extended period.
However, the Black Stars’ medical team are yet to conduct the necessary tests and announce the official report.
Francis joined Toulouse in the summer transfer window after completing a move from Belgian side Cercle Brugge.
The Black Stars will now rest for three days before taking on South Korea in their final match on November 18, 2025.
Abu Francis is not expected to feature in the squad for that game as he continues treatment for the injury.
Watch the incident below:
Watch the moment Ghanaian player Francis Abu goes down with a suspected broken leg and is stretchered off the pitch during the match against Japan. pic.twitter.com/0S3DdOb3nL
— THE STATE NEWS (@THESTATENEWSS) November 14, 2025
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