Medeama’s Nurudeen Abdulai, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku handed late Black Stars call-ups for 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar

Medeama SC defender Nurudeen Abdulai and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have been handed late call ups for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar on Friday.

Nurudeen will replace Abdul Mumin whereas Fatawu Issahaku will take the place of KamalDeen Sulemana in the squad for the double header

The pair have joined the team to prepare for the double header.

According to the GFA, the duo who were mentioned in Chris Hughton’s 25-man squad will not be able to take part in the two games although no reason was given in the statement from the Association.

The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Monday, November 13,2023 ahead of the two FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros.

The squad begins training at the Accra Sports stadium Tuesday evening before moving to Kumasi on Wednesday to wrap up their preparations for the first game.