{
  "id": 7804307,
  "title": "Thomas Partey returns to Al Shabab training after injury lay-off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/thomas-partey-returns-to-al-shabab-training-after-injury-lay-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:39:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/thomas-partey-returns-to-al-shabab-training-after-injury-lay-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has resumed intensive training with Al Shabab following a recent injury that had sidelined him since August. The 33-year-old sustained the injury while playing for Al Shabab in a Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh last month. Since then, Partey has been diligently recovering through rehabilitation and has now intensified his training under the guidance of the club's fitness coach. The extent of his involvement in Al Shabab's upcoming match against Al-Ittihad on Wednesday remains uncertain. However, his return to full training has been met with positive anticipation by Ghana's national team management. Ghana is currently preparing for their opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Black Stars commence their Group C campaign on September 24th with an away game against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké, followed by a home match against The Gambia in Accra three days later. Partey, a crucial player in Ghana's midfield, is expected to be considered for Carlos Queiroz's squad for the two qualifying matches as his injury recovery progresses. Ghana had previously failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and is aiming to return to the continental tournament as they embark on the 2027 qualifying campaign.",
  "summary": "Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training with Al Shabab after recovering from the injury that has kept him out since August. The 33-year-old sustained the injury during Al Shabab’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Al Riyadh last month and has been undergoing rehabilitation since then. Partey has now stepped up his recovery by […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Partey back in training ahead of Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia clashes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/afcon-2027q-partey-back-in-training-ahead-of-cote-divoire-gambia",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:12:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}