President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, says injuries to some key Black Stars players ahead of the 2026 World Cup are a major concern.
Midfielder Abu Francis, forward Mohammed Kudus, and defender Mohammed Salisu are all dealing with serious injuries, raising fears they could miss the tournament in North America this summer.
Speaking on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Okraku admitted the situation is troubling but remains hopeful the team can rise above it.
“I know we have some challenges with injuries to key players,” he told Footie Centre.
“When I look at the list, it's quite worrying, but I derive my positivity from the fact that there is something in the Ghanaian; the indomitable spirit of the Ghanaian will always come up when the chips are so low, and I would want to believe that, with the unity of purpose that has been demonstrated by the entire nation as a result of the arrival of coach Carlos Queiroz, it would arouse extra energy in the Ghanaian player, to the 12th man, and we will find the right level of energy to be competitive.”
Ghana have been drawn in Group I, where they will face Panama, England and Croatia. The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before taking on England on June 23. Their final group game will be against Croatia on June 27.
Before the tournament begins, coach Carlos Queiroz will assess his squad in friendly matches against Mexico later this month and Wales on June 2.
Queiroz is expected to name his final squad on June 1.
By: Pascal Amoah
