Ghana national team coach Carlos Queiroz has called up Coventry City attacker Brandon Thomas-Asante to replace injured forward Prince Adu Kwabena for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Adu Kwabena suffered a head injury while playing for his Czech side Viktoria Plzen in a league defeat to Slavia Prague on Sunday. The injury forced him to leave the pitch in the 90th minute, raising concerns about his availability for Ghana's international fixtures.
Following a medical assessment, Adu Kwabena was withdrawn from the squad, paving the way for Thomas-Asante's return to the national team. Thomas-Asante's inclusion provides Queiroz with an additional attacking option as Ghana prepare for a busy international window. The Black Stars will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign away to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on 24 September before hosting The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 29 September.
Ghana have also been dealt another setback with Mohammed Kudus withdrawing from the squad as he continues his recovery from a lengthy injury lay-off. The team will have to cope without the services of two key players for the upcoming matches. The Black Stars are looking to make a strong start to their qualifying campaign, and Queiroz will be hoping that Thomas-Asante can make an immediate impact.
Brandon Thomas-Asante has previously played for Bechem United and has now been called up to the national team for the second time. His experience and skills will be crucial in helping Ghana achieve a positive result against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. The team will be looking to build on their recent performances and make a strong statement in the qualifying campaign.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be a crucial test for Ghana, who are looking to make a deep run in the tournament. The team has a tough group and will need to be at their best to qualify for the next round. With Thomas-Asante on board, Queiroz will have more options to choose from and will be hoping that the team can deliver a strong performance.
Ghana's coach, Carlos Queiroz, has been working tirelessly to prepare the team for the upcoming matches. He has been assessing the players and making tactical plans to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the challenges ahead. The team will need to be focused and determined if they are to achieve their goals in the qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars will face a tough test against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, but with Thomas-Asante on board, they will have more firepower to take on their opponents. The team will be looking to make a strong statement and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in African football. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the team's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Ghana calls up Brandon Thomas-Asante to replace injured Prince Adu Kwabena for 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- The Black Stars will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign away to Côte d'Ivoire on 24 September.
- Mohammed Kudus has withdrawn from the squad due to a lengthy injury lay-off.
