Kurt Okraku Talks About Black Stars Injury Withdrawals

GFA President Kurt Okraku has moved to calm tensions surrounding the latest Black Stars squad setbacks ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Okraku clarified that the recent withdrawals are purely medical, not technical or administrative.

 

 

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According to him, Antoine Semenyo featured over the weekend but had a reaction afterwards, while Antoine was eager to report but arrived with a swollen leg. He also revealed the medical team advised Jordan Ayew and Baba Rahman to stay with their clubs to focus on recovery.

 

“Semenyo played over the weekend and had a reaction. Antoine was willing to come, but he had a swollen leg. The medical team told Jordan Ayew and Baba Rahman to focus on their clubs. These players are injured, and that is the fact. It has nothing to do with the technical team or the Football Association. We should not overstretch this discussion because the situation at hand is real.”

 

 

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His comments come at a time when fans have questioned the commitment of some senior players. Okraku insists the FA is being transparent.

 

With qualifiers approaching, the focus now shifts to the available squad. Injuries are part of football, but how Ghana responds will define this qualifying campaign.