Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without Djiku
The Black Stars would attempt to breathe life into the shaky 2027 AFCON qualiers when they face the Scorpions of The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium today at 4pm. Sadly, they would face that stern test without experience defender, Alexander Djiku who suffered an injury in the Matchday 1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in … The post Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today…
Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia in an important 2027 AFCON qualifier match at the Accra Sports Stadium today at 4pm. Unfortunately, the team will be without defender Alexander Djiku, who suffered an injury during their loss to Cote d'Ivoire in the opening match. Gideon Mensah explains that Djiku's absence leaves Head Coach Carlos Queiroz with another defensive challenge as Ghana attempts to secure their first points of the qualifying campaign.
Djiku's return was anticipated to bring experience and stability to the defense, which has undergone changes under Queiroz's leadership. The Scorpions of The Gambia, who entered the match with three points after defeating Somalia 2-1, will be looking to capitalize on Ghana's weakened squad.
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