Ghana’s coach Chris Hughton has confirmed that Jojo Wollacot is in contention to start for the Black Stars today, while center-back Mohammed Salisu is a doubt following an injury scare.
The goalkeeper was struck by a goalpost during training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Tuesday and was feared to have picked an injury.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first-leg qualifier match between Ghana and Angola in Kumasi, Chris Hughton said he was assessed immediately after the incident and was cleared to be fit.
“Yes, he is fine, of course at the time there was a concern, but shortly afterwards we determined that he is fine, and it was a very unfortunate incident.”
He added that Mohammed Salisu has not been fit in the last weeks, and is a doubt for the game today.
“The only concern will be about Mohammed Salisu, there have been some concerns about him over the last few weeks. He’s had some injury difficulties over the last two weeks and his club has used him sparingly because of that.”
