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2025 Afcon Qualifiers: Several Black Stars Players Withdraw Ahead of Angola, Niger Qualifiers — Here’s Why

The Black Stars will face Angola and Niger in upcoming qualifiers without several key players, as injuries and personal issues have forced a series of withdrawals from the squad.

Antoine Semenyo leads the list of absentees due to a patella tendon injury, attributed to a demanding game schedule. Joining him on the sidelines are Alexander Djiku, Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, and Joseph Paintsil, who are all nursing various injuries.

Jonas Adjetey, who was close to full recovery, experienced a setback during his last league match on November 9 and has been ruled out.

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Additionally, Jerome Opoku is dealing with chronic back pain, which worsened in a recent Super Lig match against Besiktas on November 10; he is currently under the care of his club’s medical team. Meanwhile, Joseph Paintsil has opted out of the squad for personal reasons.

These absences pose challenges for the Black Stars as they prepare to secure crucial points in the upcoming qualifiers.

Source: OccupyGh.com 

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