Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that the FA is fully covering the cost of midfielder Francis Abu’s surgery.
The Toulouse FC player sustained a broken ankle during Ghana’s Kirin Cup match last Friday in Nagoya. He was stretchered off the pitch in severe pain and rushed to Toyota Memorial Hospital, where he successfully underwent surgery, as earlier announced by the GFA.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Asante Twum disclosed that the country’s football governing body has taken responsibility for all medical expenses.
"GFA will bear the cost of Francis Abu's surgery. The medical bills associated with the surgery have been taken care of by the GFA.
"We have had a lot of discussion with the club, Toulouse and what must be done going forward. He will go back to his club, and if there is any form of support, the GFA will communicate."
He also revealed that Tanaka Ao, the Japanese player whose challenge led to Abu’s injury, has reached out to both Otto Addo and Abu to express his regret and wish the midfielder a swift recovery.
"Ao has called the coach and has sent a message to the coach, which can be conveyed to Abu to wish him a speedy recovery.
"He has been professional as a player. He never expected that it would happen, and he is always open to meeting Abu once he is fit. The Japanese FA has also been helpful about what happened," he added.
A Black Stars physiotherapist is currently in Japan providing continued care for the injured midfielder.
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