Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana could miss the Black Stars is set to miss the Black Stars crucial game against Central African Republic (CAR) in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due to an injury.
Sulemana, who joined Southampton on a club record transfer fee has missed the first two games of the English Championship season due a muscle injury.
The former Stade Rennais pacey winger’s injury has required specialist treatment in order to get him fit for the campaign.
In his absence, Southampton have managed four points from their first two games as they seek to make a quick return to the Premier League.
Sulemana’s move to Southampton from French club Stade Rennais in January window saw him sign a four-and-a-half-year contract worth an initial €25 million.
Despite his relatively short time in the Premier League, the 20-year-old has shown promise, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 18 league matches last season.
Black Stars coach Chris Hughton is expected to name his squad for Ghana’s final match in the AFCON qualifications against CAR which comes off on September 7 but it is unknown whether Sulemana will recover in time to feature for Ghana next month.
To guarantee their qualification at the AFCON, which will be held in Ivory Coast next year, Ghana avoid defeat against CAR.
