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The Ghanaian national football team, known as the Black Stars, will face setbacks in their upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda as star winger Mohammed Kudus will be absent due to a shoulder injury.
Kudus, a former Ajax player, was initially included in coach Otto Addo's 26-man squad for the friendlies.
However, his participation was thwarted when he sustained the injury during West Ham United's Premier League encounter with Aston Villa last weekend.
Despite managing to complete the full 90 minutes of the match against Aston Villa at the London Stadium, Kudus reportedly experienced discomfort and pain post-match.
Consequently, he decided to remain in London to undergo recovery and treatment for his shoulder ailment.
The absence of Kudus from the squad deals a significant blow to the Black Stars, depriving them of his talent and contribution on the field.
In addition to Kudus, the Black Stars will also be without defender Nathaniel Adjei, who has withdrawn from the squad for undisclosed reasons.
With two key players unavailable, coach Otto Addo faces a challenge in reshaping his squad and formulating a strategy for the upcoming friendlies against formidable opponents.
Despite the setbacks, the Black Stars remain determined to showcase their prowess on the pitch and secure positive results in the friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda.
The absence of Kudus and Adjei will undoubtedly test the depth and resilience of the squad, but the team is poised to rise to the occasion and demonstrate their resilience in the face of adversity.
