GFA Spokesperson reveals there are no plans to replace Red Star Belgrade striker Boakye-Yiadom for Sudan game

Published on: 13 March 2020

Ghana Football Association spokesperson, Henry Asante Twum says Black Stars coach CK Akonnor has no plans of replacing Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom in the 23-man provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan on March 27.

The 27-year-old is currently nursing an injury he suffered while in action for his club in Serbia against Partizan Belgrade.

He was replaced after 36 minutes and was reported to be facing a spell on the sidelines, hence missing Black Stars doubleheader.

"I have been told by the coach (Akonnor) that they have contacted the club (Red Star Belgrade) and the information gathered is that the injury is not as serious as it was feared", Henry Asante Twum told Peace FM.

"They (Red Star Belgrade) have promised to get back to us in a week and hopefully by Friday, they will get back to us if he has recovered. I am sure he will recover before the game.

"As we speak now there hasn’t been any name for replacement", he added.

Yiadom made a return to the senior national team after a two-year absence, having last played for the team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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