World Cup 2026: Injuries to key players ahead of tournament worrying - Kurt Okraku
Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, admitted concerns over a growing list of injuries to key Black Stars players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He told Footie Centre, "I know we have some challenges with injuries to key players." He added, "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."
The medical team of the national team are currently monitoring the fitness of several players, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, and Francis Abu, while Inaki Williams has also struggled for full fitness in recent weeks. Okraku acknowledged the concern but expressed confidence in the team's resilience, speaking on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. The Black Stars will face Panama, England and Croatia in Group I.
Carlos Queiroz has two friendly matches to assess the team before settling on his final squad for the tournament.
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GFA President Kurt Okraku has expressed worry about injuries to key Black Stars players- casting a shadow over their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The medical team is working hard, but the impact of these injuries could be significant - especially in Group I.
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