{
  "id": 9405532,
  "title": "‘The most important players are here’ – Queiroz shrugs off Ghana’s injury crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-most-important-players-are-here-queiroz-shrugs-off-ghanas-injury",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T19:48:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-most-important-players-are-here-queiroz-shrugs-off-ghanas-injury-crisis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Ghana's national football team, has dismissed concerns over the impact of his squad's extensive injury woes ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Côte d'Ivoire. The Black Stars will be without their captain, Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey, as well as key forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo for the game in Bouaké. Despite these significant losses, Queiroz remains confident in the abilities of the players available and believes they possess the necessary quality to deliver a solid performance against the 2023 AFCON champions. \"Injuries are never welcome, and we always strive to have our best squad on the field,\" Queiroz stated. \"But sometimes, it's simply not feasible. The most crucial players for our team are undoubtedly the ones who are here today. We possess a strong team with immense potential. We are fully confident in the readiness of the players we have selected.\" Queiroz emphasized the importance of fielding talented, enthusiastic, and capable players to ensure Ghana's success in the tournament.",
  "summary": "Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has played down the impact of Ghana’s lengthy injury list ahead of Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Côte d’Ivoire. Ghana will be without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey and key forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo for the clash in Bouaké. Despite the notable […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Bouaké 1984, Bouaké 2026: Ghana Black Stars face an old ghost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bouake-1984-bouake-2026-ghana-black-stars-face-an-old-ghost",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:57:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}