Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been called up to the Black Stars squad following an injury to Prince Adu Kwabena. Adu Kwabena was ruled out of the upcoming international assignments due to a head injury sustained while on club duty with Czech side Viktoria Plzen. The injury occurred during Viktoria Plzen's Czech top-flight clash against Slavia Prague on Sunday.
Adu Kwabena was introduced in the 70th minute but was unable to see out the match, being stretched off in the 90th minute. This raised concerns over his availability for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures. Following further assessment, Adu Kwabena has been withdrawn from the squad, paving the way for Thomas-Asante to join the Black Stars.
Thomas-Asante has been invited by head coach Carlos Queiroz to replace Adu Kwabena. The Coventry City attacker adds experience and depth to Queiroz's attacking options and will provide further competition in the forward line. Ghana will begin their qualifying campaign away to neighbours Côte d'Ivoire on September 24 before returning home to face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29.
The Black Stars will also face Morocco in an international friendly, giving Queiroz another opportunity to assess his squad and fine-tune his plans ahead of future competitions. This will be an important stage of Ghana's preparations, especially with Mohammed Kudus already withdrawing from the current international window.
Thomas-Asante's inclusion provides Queiroz with another attacking option as the Black Stars look to make a positive start to their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign. The Coventry forward will now look to make the most of his opportunity as he returns to the national team setup.
The Ghana technical team will continue to monitor Adu Kwabena's recovery after the head injury sustained during his club's fixture in the Czech Republic. With the international window fast approaching, Thomas-Asante will be hoping to quickly settle into the squad and play his part as Ghana begin their latest quest for continental qualification.
Thomas-Asante's call-up is a significant addition to the Black Stars squad, and he will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming matches. The Black Stars will be seeking to make a strong start to their qualifying campaign and Thomas-Asante's experience and skills will be crucial in achieving this goal.
Key points
- Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces injured Prince Adu Kwabena in the Black Stars squad.
- The Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Morocco in the upcoming international window.
- Thomas-Asante adds experience and depth to Queiroz's attacking options.
