Andre Ayew misses Black Stars training on Wednesday after head injury against Morocco
Ghana captain, Andre Ayew, has been excluded from training on Wednesday, two days before the Black Stars take on Gabon in their second group game.
The forward suffered a head injury late in the game against Morocco on Monday, which resulted in his bleeding head having to be bandaged.
After the match, the player himself admitted that he was unwell before kick-off against Morocco but was desperate to play the game.
“I have been sick for a few days but I thank God I was able to be on the pitch today with the boys,” he said.
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“I wanted to play even though I knew I was not fully ready.”
The Black Stars will be desperate to pick up all three points having lost their first game of the tournament 1-0 to Morocco on Monday.
Team doctor assured reporters after yesterday’s training session that Ayew will be available for the second group game despite the injury scare.
Black Stars will take on Gabon in all important game at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé on Friday 14 January 2022 in the next round. The Black Stars will need a convincing result if they want to progress to the next round of the competition.
