Ghana defender Alexander Djiku may join the Black Stars camp later than expected ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) due to an injury.
Djiku, included in the 26-man squad, sustained the injury during Fenerbahce's last game. The severity of the injury requires assessment to determine his fitness, as confirmed by Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
"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.
Djiku played a crucial role in helping Fenerbahce secure a second-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig but was injured in their final match of the season.
Ghana seeks to return to winning form after a mixed start in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers, with one win and one loss. 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. Ghana will then face CAR at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Currently sitting fourth in Group I, the Black Stars aim to secure victories in both games to boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
