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Ghanaian attacker Joseph Paintsil has pulled out from the Black Stars squad set to face Angola and Niger in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.<\/p>\n
Per reports by ghanafa.org, Paintsil did not give an exact reason for his decision not to join the Black Stars squad for the remaining two games in the AFCON qualifiers.<\/p>\n
It was noted that the LA Galaxy attacker told officials that the reasons for his absence are personal. <\/p>\n
Other players who have withdrawn from the squad include Antoine Semenyo, Tariq Lamptey, Inaki Williams, Osman Ibrahim, Jereme Opoku, Alexander Djiku, and Jonas Adjetey.<\/p>\n
It is worth noting that the seven remaining players cited injury problems as the reason for their withdrawal.<\/p>\n
This comes as a big blow for the Black Stars as they aim to win against Niger and Angola and hope Sudan lose their remaining matches to secure qualification.<\/p>\n
After four matches, Ghana are third in Group F with two points. Sudan are in second place with seven points, while Angola lead with twelve points.<\/p>\n
Ghana will play Angola on November 15, 2024, and return to host Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18, 2024.<\/p>\n
Jordan Ayew will captain Black Stars against Niger, Angola – Otto Addo<\/b><\/p>\n