Ghana's defender, Alexander Djiku, is yet to join the Black Stars squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) due to an injury.
This was revealed by Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Djiku, who played a crucial role in helping Fenerbahce secure a second-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig, is reported to have picked up the injury in their final game.
"Alex Djiku is yet to join the Black Stars due to an injury he picked in their final game. The team doctors got in touch with the club, and they communicated that they would want to observe him for a day or two before he joins the Black Stars camp," Henry Asante Twum told Happy FM
Ghana is keen to get back to winning ways after a mixed start in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers, with one win and one loss in their first two matches. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar in Kumasi but then suffered a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni.
The qualifier against Mali is set for Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Stade 26 Mars in Bamako, kicking off at 19:00. Following that, Ghana will face the CAR at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Currently sitting 4th in Group I, the Black Stars hope to secure victories in both games to boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, which will be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.