Black Stars players who caught Covid-19 set to be invited for upcoming AFCON qualifiers

Published on: 27 October 2020
Black Stars players who caught Covid-19 set to be invited for upcoming AFCON qualifiers
Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo contracted Covid-19 while on international duty

The SEVEN Black Stars players who contracted coronavirus while on international duty are expected to be invited for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

Ghana coach Charles Akonnor will include the players in his squad for the double-header against Sudan in November.

The Black Stars will host the Falcons of Jediane before traveling to Khartoum for the reverse fixture.

Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew, Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo and Besiktas midfielder Bernard Mensah all tested positive after Ghana's international friendlies against Mali and Qatar two weeks ago.

Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban was hospitalized after he contracted the virus while German-based also tested positive for the deadly virus as well as Vitoria Guimaraes left-back Gideon Mensah.

Turkey-based Joseph Attamah Larweh has also recovered after initially testing positive for the novel virus.

The seven players are expected to resume full scale training at their respective clubs after making positive recoveries in the last couple of days.

Coach Akonnor will include the seven players as they are key members of his current squad as he prepares to lead the West African giants to the 2020 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The AFCON has been pushed forward to 2022 following the outbreak of coronavirus which has affected the calendar of global football.

 

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