Also known as: the Tottenham Hotspur star · Ghana international · Jerry Afriyie Kudus Mohammed
Ghanaian forward whose absence due to injury affected Black Stars' 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Coach Carlos Queiroz’s preparations was complicated by the unavailability of several established players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew and four others. …
AFCON 2026/27 qualifier… Black Stars aim to bounce back against The Gambia tomorrowJoy Online
… The Black Stars were without several key players because of injuries, including captain Jordan Ayew, Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo, Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey. …
AFCON 2027Q: Black Stars open campaign with defeat to Ivory Coast in BouakéJoy Online
… Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and vice-captain Thomas Partey have all been ruled out of the opening two matches through injury. …
No room for another false start as Ghana begin AFCON qualifying campaignThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana’s opening Group C qualifier, scheduled for 7pm., comes at a difficult time for Coach Carlos Queiroz, who has had to make changes to his plans following the withdrawal of Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and …
AFCON 2027 qualifier in Bouake: Black Stars face Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants…without 7 key playersJoy Online
… Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and Alidu Seidu are among the notable absentees, removing experience, creativity and attacking threat from the squad. …
Carlos Queiroz’s real test begins as Ghana face Côte d’Ivoire in BouakéThe Ghanaian Times
… Some key players including Nathaniel Adjei, Jan Gyamerah and Prince Kwabena Adu would be unavailable due to injuries while Mohammed Kudus who recently recovered from injury has withdrawn from the squad. …
Ghana can compete despite setbacks -QueirozJoy Online
… Ghana will be without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey and key forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo for the clash in Bouaké. …
‘The most important players are here’ – Queiroz shrugs off Ghana’s injury crisisJoy Online
… The 2023 AFCON champions head into the clash with confidence, while Ghana will be without several key players, including Mohammed Kudus and captain Jordan Ayew, due to injury. …
‘When you play Ghana, it’s a derby’ – Kessié sets tone for AFCON qualifying showdownJoy Online
… The Elephants head into the clash with confidence, but Renard is aware of the threat posed by the Black Stars, despite Ghana suffering injuries to several key players, including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo. …
Renard warns Côte d’Ivoire against complacency Ahead of Ghana clashJoy Online
… Ghana have been hit by a number of absences ahead of the qualifier, with Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and Nathaniel Adjei among those unavailable. …
Black Stars arrive in Bouake ahead of Cote d’Ivoire clashFormer Dreams FC Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu has urged the GFA to appoint a head coach capable of inspiring the Black Stars' players rather than focusing solely on tactical credentials. He argued that Ghana's international players already possess technical and tactical understanding, and the next coach should focus on motivation and leadership to get them to execute ideas on the pitch.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dreams FC Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu has urged the GFA to appoint a head coach capable of inspiring the Black Stars' players rather than focusing solely on tactical credentials. He argued that Ghana's international players already possess technical and tactical understanding, and the next coach should focus on motivation and leadership to get them to execute ideas on the pitch.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 4–2 at home to The Gambia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, falling apart after leading 2–0. The defeat extends a poor run: one win in twelve matches, with two qualifiers yielding no points and no Africa Cup of Nations qualification for the last tournament.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C match. Coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players due to injuries to key players including Mohammed Kudus.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to focus on their opportunity rather than dwell on key player absences ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Gambia on September 29. The squad has been affected by injuries to seven key players including captain Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, but Damba and coach Carlos Queiroz have urged the available replacements to prove themselves.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to seize their opportunity in an upcoming AFCON qualifier against Gambia rather than dwell on the withdrawal of key players including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz similarly urged fans to support the available squad.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 September 2026 · 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.
29 September 2026 · 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 host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Stars lost 2–0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture and now face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with coach Carlos Queiroz's squad missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begin a fresh AFCON qualifying campaign after their disappointing 2025 campaign, in which late goals in opening matches against Angola and Niger left them with one point from their first two games; Ghana ultimately finished without a victory and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said the squad will remain focused despite several key players being unavailable due to injuries or withdrawal ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. Queiroz expressed concern that frequent squad changes hinder team continuity, but said the team will keep performing despite the challenges.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed concerns about Ghana's injury crisis ahead of Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Côte d'Ivoire, stating that the available players have the quality to perform well despite the absence of captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire captain Franck Kessié says the Elephants are treating Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana as a derby, with the squad focused on executing coach Hervé Renard's instructions from the opening whistle. Ghana will be without key players including Mohammed Kudus and captain Jordan Ayew due to injury.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to remain humble ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, warning that the qualification campaign will be decided over six matches and that quality must be demonstrated on the pitch.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars have arrived in Bouake ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Coach Carlos Queiroz will oversee a final training session at the match venue before the Group C opener.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana travel to Bouaké to play Côte d'Ivoire in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, but injuries and withdrawals—including absences of Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo—have forced coach Carlos Queiroz to bring in nine additional players to reinforce the squad.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Baba Rahman has pulled out of Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia due to a knee injury expected to sideline him for around two weeks. His withdrawal joins those of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and Prince Adu Kwabena, who are also ruled out through injuries.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Adebayor predicts a "difficult" encounter for Ghana against Ivory Coast in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after Mohammed Kudus withdrew from the squad to recover from injury. Kudus has not featured for Ghana since October 2025 and will miss matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that winning their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday is the team's immediate priority as they seek to return to the tournament after missing 2025. Ghana's preparations have been affected by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey unavailable, prompting replacements including Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must begin laying foundations for the next generation of the Black Stars as he targets a team capable of qualifying for and competing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign serving as the starting point for rebuilding.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the most important priority is winning their next match as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which opens with an away fixture against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday followed by a home game against The Gambia. Ghana must navigate the campaign one game at a time despite squad changes due to injuries to Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Mohammed Kudus was removed from the 24-man squad for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco to allow the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder to recover fully after playing 70-plus minutes against Aston Villa. Queiroz said the decision was made in consultation with Kudus and that Mohammed Fuseini has taken his place.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz revealed that Mohammed Kudus withdrew from the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia after playing 70-something minutes for Tottenham. Queiroz acknowledged the decision was made to allow Kudus to rest and recover, noting that national team coaches cannot control club-level decisions.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, drafted in as one of two replacements following injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →