Alexander Djiku — Ghana centre-back and vice-captain, ruled out of 2026 World Cup due to injury sustained at Spartak Moscow.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Sadly, they would face that stern test without experience defender, Alexander Djiku who suffered an injury in the Matchday 1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuThe Ghanaian Times
… Sadly, they would face that stern test without experience defender, Alexander Djiku who suffered an injury in the Matchday 1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuJoy Online
… The Black Stars will be without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, as well as forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo. …
‘Our missing players are more important’ – Gambia coach fires shot at GhanaJoy Online
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the Black Stars’ crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Gambia. …
AFCON 2027Q: Alexander Djiku ruled out of clash against GambiaJoy Online
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has welcomed the return of Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s upcoming fixtures. …
Kudus, Djiku return a boost to Black Stars – Agyemang-BaduJoy Online
… evealed that he is not yet sure if Ati-Zigi will be fit for Ghana’s final group match against Croatia on June 28, where a win would guarantee qualification for the knockout stages. “We lost four players weeks before the World Cup—Salisu, Kudus, lost Zigi against Panama, and Djiku …
Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red cardThe Ghanaian Times
… This and many other factors including injuries to her finest performers -Mohammed Kudus, Salisu Mohammed and Alexander Djiku for instance, would no doubt affect the strength of the Black Stars, especially the defence. …
Can Black Stars tame The Three Lions …in historic World Cup clash?Joy Online
… The first noticeable change was an instruction to the taker: avoid central areas and rather target the back post at corner kicks, where Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed. …
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guideJoy Online
… Derrick Luckassen, who was a late call-up to the squad in place of the injured Alexander Djiku, will take up the jersey number of their latter, wearing number 23. …
Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026Joy Online
… Goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi have been omitted from the initial 28-man provisional squad, while vice-captain Alexander Djiku misses out through injury and is replaced by Derrick Luckassen. …
Queiroz names Ghana’s final squad for 2026 World CupGhana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will play The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking their first points after a Matchday 1 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Experienced defender Alexander Djiku is unavailable due to injury sustained in the opening match, compounding defensive challenges for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has dismissed the significance of Ghana's missing players ahead of Tuesday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, claiming that The Gambia's five absent players who have scored 24 goals are more important losses. Ghana will play without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia after sustaining an injury in the opening match against Ivory Coast. The centre-back will miss Tuesday's fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving manager Carlos Queiroz without one of his core defensive pillars.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has welcomed the return of Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku to the Black Stars squad ahead of fixtures against Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Morocco. Agyemang-Badu said the experienced duo's availability will provide important qualities—Kudus' character and leadership during Partey's absence, and Djiku's defensive maturity.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that vice-captain Alexander Djiku will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injury sustained while playing for Spartak Moscow. Derrick Luckassen of Pafos FC has been called up to replace the 31-year-old centre-back in the final squad.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →