AFCON 2027Q: Ghana faces ‘difficult’ Ivory Coast clash without Kudus – Adebayor
The 26-year-old had to withdraw from Ghana's squad to focus on full recovery, with his place taken by Mohammed Fuseini.
African football veteran Emmanuel Adebayor has warned that the upcoming clash between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be a "difficult" game for the Black Stars without Mohammed Kudus. The 26-year-old Kudus had to withdraw from the Ghana squad to prioritize his full recovery, with Mohammed Fuseini taking his spot.
Kudus, who was the country's leading scorer at the 2022 World Cup, has not played for Ghana since October 2025 and will miss the opener against Ivory Coast as well as the match against The Gambia. Adebayor acknowledged the tough nature of the upcoming matches, stating that the absence of Kudus would make a significant impact. He emphasized the importance of having experienced players to bring stability and confidence to the team.
Ghana are scheduled to face Ivory Coast in a crucial qualifier on September 24 in Bouaké, followed by their home game against Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29. The Black Stars will then travel to Morocco for a friendly match at the Grand Stade de Tanger on October 4.
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