Defender Nicholas Opoku has joined the Black Stars in Luanda for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying Group E game against Angola.
The 25-year-old Amiens centre-back has been drafted in to provide options for coach Chris Hughton following Salisu Mohammed and Alexander Djiku withdrawals. The two players – who have been key members of the Ghana squad in recent times – were left out of the travelling party due to injuries.
Nicholas made his Black Stars debut in July 2017 and has played 13 times and scored one goal. He is expected to compete with Joseph Aidoo and Daniel Amartey who are the only recognized central defenders on the team.
The former Berekum Chelsea player stayed on the sidelines for almost one season after rupturing his cruciate ligaments in 2021. This was just one month after the start of the 2021/22 season.
Angola will host Ghana in a Group E match-day 4 fixture at Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda. Kickoff is at 16:00 GMT on Monday, March 27, 2023.
