Ghanaian international Thomas Partey is set to miss the upcoming friendly matches for the Black Stars during the March international break, as he continues his recovery from injury.
The Black Stars are gearing up for their first action since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, with scheduled matches against Nigeria and Uganda. These friendlies are crucial in their preparations for the ongoing qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While the majority of regular national team players are expected to be called up, sources indicate that Thomas Partey will be granted an exemption from participation. The Arsenal midfielder has only recently returned to full fitness after a prolonged four-month absence due to injury.
In a bid to avoid jeopardizing his recovery progress and risking a recurrence of the injury, the decision has been made to allow Partey to sit out of the upcoming fixtures.
Despite his absence, sources affirm Partey's unwavering commitment to the Black Stars and assure that he will respond positively to future call-ups.
In the midst of these developments, the Ghana Football Association is poised to announce a new head coach for the Black Stars in the coming week.
Following the appointment, the coach will proceed to finalize the squad selection for the friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, scheduled for March 22 and March 26 respectively.
