Ghana forward Prince Adu Kwabena is a major doubt for the Black Stars’ upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifying matches against Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia after being stretchered off with a head injury during Viktoria Plzeň’s 2-1 defeat to Slavia Prague in the Czech First League. Adu Kwabena was carried off on a stretcher, leaving his team to complete the game without him. The injury has raised concerns about his availability for Ghana’s upcoming international fixtures.
Viktoria Plzeň head coach Radoslav Kováč expressed uncertainty about the severity of Adu Kwabena’s injury, stating that he had not yet spoken to the doctors. Kováč said, "I don't have any information yet. Hopefully it won't be anything serious." The coach's comments have done little to alleviate concerns about Adu Kwabena’s fitness, and Ghana fans will be anxiously awaiting news about his condition.
Adu Kwabena’s potential absence will come as a blow to the Black Stars, who are set to face Côte d’Ivoire on September 24 and host Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium five days later. Ghana will then take on Morocco in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger on October 4. The team may have to cope without another key player, Mohammed Kudus, who recently dropped out of the squad to focus on his full recovery.
Mohammed Kudus’s withdrawal from the squad was a significant setback for the Black Stars, and Adu Kwabena’s potential absence will only add to the team's woes. The Black Stars will need to regroup and find a way to overcome these challenges if they are to achieve their goals in the upcoming international fixtures.
The injury to Adu Kwabena occurred during a heated match between Viktoria Plzeň and Slavia Prague, which ended 2-1 in favor of Slavia Prague. Adu Kwabena’s early exit from the game was a significant moment in the match, and his team will be hoping that he can recover quickly to avoid further setbacks.
The Black Stars’ coaching staff will be working closely with Adu Kwabena’s club to assess his fitness and determine whether he will be available for selection. The team’s medical staff will also be monitoring his progress closely, and a decision will be made in due course about his availability for the upcoming international fixtures.
The potential absence of Adu Kwabena and Mohammed Kudus will require the Black Stars to rethink their strategy and find alternative solutions. The team will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome these challenges if they are to achieve success in the AFCON 2027 qualifying matches and the friendly against Morocco.
Key points
- Prince Adu Kwabena faces an anxious wait to discover whether he will be fit for Ghana’s upcoming international fixtures after being stretchered off with a head injury.
- Adu Kwabena’s potential absence will come as a blow to the Black Stars, who are set to face Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia in the AFCON 2027 qualifying matches.
- The Black Stars may have to cope without two key players, Prince Adu Kwabena and Mohammed Kudus, in the upcoming international fixtures.
