Black Stars: Don't doubt it when GFA says players are injured â?? Ameenu Shardow

Black Stars team manager Ameenu Shardow has dismissed suggestions that players feign injuries during friendlies and AFCON qualifiers.

He urged Ghanaians to trust official information from the Ghana Football Association.

Several key players, including Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku, were absent for Ghana’s 2-0 loss to Japan and 1-0 defeat against South Korea in November.

Fans and pundits questioned whether injuries were genuine or a convenient excuse for players to skip these fixtures.

“When the GFA puts out official information that a player is injured, do not doubt us at all. Because these things are science,” Shardow told Sporty FM.

Head coach Otto Addo had previously highlighted challenges in squad preparation ahead of the South Korea friendly.

“We were facing some difficulties through some injured players,” Addo said, noting that Abu Francis, Mohammed Salisu, and Antoine Semenyo were sidelined due to injuries.

Abu underwent surgery after fracturing two bones against Japan, while Salisu and Semenyo returned to their clubs with injuries.

Addo also cited visa complications as a hurdle to calling up replacements, but maintained that the team prepared thoroughly.

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