<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>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.</strong></p>



<p>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.</p>



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



<p> 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.</p>



<p>These absences pose challenges for the Black Stars as they prepare to secure crucial points in the upcoming qualifiers.</p>
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2025 Afcon Qualifiers: Several Black Stars Players Withdraw Ahead of Angola, Niger Qualifiers — Here’s Why
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