Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku will miss the match against Gambia on Tuesday, September 29, at Accra Stadium, as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Already absent during the 2026 World Cup due to injury, the 32-year-old player was hurt late in the match during the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké. Despite reassuring comments and a call for unity from fans after this initial loss, this latest absence leaves coach Carlos Queiroz without a key defensive player.
This is a particularly challenging moment for the coach, who must establish a new defense under significant pressure. Bottom of Group C, Ghana can no longer afford mistakes against a confident Gambian team following their opening victory over Somalia (2-1).
A home win is essential to revive Ghana's hopes of qualification and avoid an early crisis.
