{
  "id": 6602060,
  "title": "Thomas Partey sidelined for Al-Shabab’s next two games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/thomas-partey-sidelined-for-al-shababs-next-two-games",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T13:41:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/thomas-partey-sidelined-for-al-shababs-next-two-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey will miss the next two matches for Al-Shabab due to his ongoing fitness regimen. The 33-year-old athlete will not play in Saudi Pro League games against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha while working on his return to full health under the guidance of the club's fitness coach. Partey's training sessions are intensive, and the team is monitoring his workload carefully as Ghana prepares for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24, followed by a match against The Gambia in Accra three days later. Al-Shabab head coach Carlos Queiroz is anticipated to announce his squad for the qualifiers soon, and Partey's fitness status will be closely observed. The experienced midfielder, who joined Al-Shabab as a free agent from Villarreal, is considered one of Ghana's vital players heading into the crucial international window.",
  "summary": "Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Al-Shabab’s next two matches as he follows a specialised fitness programme ahead of the Black Stars’ crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 33-year-old will sit out Saudi Pro League fixtures against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha while continuing his return to full fitness under the supervision of the club’s fitness […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}