Confirmed: Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana ruled out of 2023 AFCON for Ghana

Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations by manager Russell Martin.

Martin confirmed that the winger won’t be fit in time to represent Ghana at the tournament next month.

Kamaldeen has been named in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for the competition, which gets underway on January 13 in Ivory Coast.

The 21 year old has been out of action since late November having suffered a hamstring injury against Bristol City.

Asked for a timeline on Kamaldeen’s return to fitness, Martin pointed out that he won’t be back in time for AFCON.

He said: “Kamaldeen won’t be in the squad. I’m sure I’ll chat to Chris (Hughton) about where he is in his fitness.

“He is going to be nowhere near ready for that. He won’t go.

“Kamaldeen will be fit towards the end of January or the start of February. This could change, I don’t know (for sure).”

Kamaldeen has featured 13 times for Martin this season. He is yet to score his first goal in the Championship but has recorded three assists.

Source: dailyecho.co.uk