2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Ibrahim Imoro gets late call up to replace Gideon Mensah for South Africa and Sao Tome games

Published on: 22 March 2021

Asante Kotoko defender, Imoro Ibrahim has received a late call up to replace Gideon Mensah for Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations doubleheader against South Africa and Sao Tome.

Mensah has been ruled out of the game after picking up an injury in Vitória de Guimarães 4-2 defeat Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

He was unused in Guimarães 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lisbon on Sunday.

However, Imoro has been called up to replace the former WAFA left-back for the upcoming games.

Ghana will play South Africa in Johannesburg on March 25 before the final game against Sao Tome at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 28.

The Black Stars sit on top of Group C with 9 points and are in search for just a point to seal their qualification for the tournament that will be hosted in Cameroon.

The Black Stars will leave the shores of Ghana on Tuesday for the game on Thursday.

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