Stromsgodset say new signing Ernest Boahene is not ready yet for his debut and as such missed Saturday's Cup match against Raufoss.
The 22-year-old defender sealed his move last move on a free transfer but could not feature in the competitive match.
Boahene should be available for next week's friendly match against HamKam before the Norwegian top-flight starts in April.
The versatile full back can also play as a midfielder.
Boahene arrived at Strømsgodset free of charge after his last contract with the French top league club FC Metz expired last summer.
He has previously also played for Paris FC in French Ligue 2.