2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana injury scare as Newcastle star Christian Atsu taken to hospital after picking injury in Cameroon match

Published on: 30 June 2019

Ghana and Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has been taken to the hospital for further treatment after sustaining an injury in the Black Stars’ goalless draw against defending champions Cameroon.

Atsu limped off after just 13 minutes on the pitch with a supposed hamstring injury and was replaced by Samuel Owusu.

The 27-year-old is set for a scan at the hospital to know the extent of the injury.

He is likely to miss the Black Stars’ final group game against Guinea Bissau on Tuesday should he fail to recover fully.

The former Chelsea and Everton forward was adjudged the overall best player in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations when Ghana loss on penalties to Ivory Coast.

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