2022 World Cup qualifiers: Black Stars to open camp today for Ethiopia and South Africa games without Thomas Partey

Published on: 08 November 2021

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey is set to miss Black Stars final round of games of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying games against Ethiopia and South Africa.

The 27-year-old was left of the Gunners squad in their 1-0 win against Watford on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta, who is the manager of the side confirmed that the midfield dynamo picked up a tight groin injury on Thursday.

"Thomas Partey is not on our squad today because he suffered a tight groin injury on Thursday at the training grounds," the Spaniard told Sky Sports

"We are yet to know the extent of the injury," he added.

The Black Stars open camp today for their final round of games for the Mundial next year.

Milovan Rajevac named Partey in his 28-man squad for the games but he [Thomas Partey] is now expected to miss the games due to the injury.

Rajevac needs his best players to ensure he secures the maximum six points to secure a place in the playoff.

The Black Stars will be hosted at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on November 11 in the matchday 5 games.

Back at home, Ghana will host South Africa, who are Group G leaders at the Cape Coast Stadium in the final group game on November 14.

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