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West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has suffered a slight injury setback ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kudus, who has been in a rich vein of form has been named in the Black Stars final 27-man squad for the tournament to be staged in Ivory Coast this month.
The former Ajax star earned a spot in the 27-man squad list announced by Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton on Monday morning.
He was included in the 55-man preliminary squad that was released a two-weeks ago despite his limited game time.
At the unveiling of the final squad for the tournament, Ghana coach Chris Hughton confirmed Kudus has a slight injury but is expected to join Black Stars camp in the coming days.
“Mohammed Kudus will join the camp in a few days. He has a slight injury that has to be dealt with but hopefully, he will join us” he said.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
The Black Stars will commence preparation for the tournament on Tuesday in Kumasi.
Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.
Kudus, who has been in a rich vein of form has been named in the Black Stars final 27-man squad for the tournament to be staged in Ivory Coast this month.
The former Ajax star earned a spot in the 27-man squad list announced by Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton on Monday morning.
He was included in the 55-man preliminary squad that was released a two-weeks ago despite his limited game time.
At the unveiling of the final squad for the tournament, Ghana coach Chris Hughton confirmed Kudus has a slight injury but is expected to join Black Stars camp in the coming days.
“Mohammed Kudus will join the camp in a few days. He has a slight injury that has to be dealt with but hopefully, he will join us” he said.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
The Black Stars will commence preparation for the tournament on Tuesday in Kumasi.
Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.