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West Ham confirm withdrawal of Mohammed Kudus for Nigeria and Uganda friendlies
West Ham United have confirmed that midfielder Mohammed Kudus has withdrawn from Ghana's international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda.
Although the reason for his exclusion was not mentioned, the midfielder reportedly suffered a shoulder injury, which prevented him from joining the Black Stars in Morocco.
The English Premier League side are expected to present a medical report to the Ghana Football Association on Wednesday.
“Michail Antonio and Mohammed Kudus have withdrawn from the Jamaica and Ghana squads respectively, having been called up by their countries earlier this month,” wrote West Ham on their official website.
Kudus lasted the entire duration of the Hammers’ 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
His absence will be a huge blow to Otto Addo, who wants to build his new Black Stars team around the West Ham star.
Meanwhile, Belgium-based midfielder Francis Abu has been invited to replace Kudus as Ghana prepares for Nigeria and Uganda in Marrakech.
The Black Stars will face the Super Eagles on Friday before engaging Uganda four days later.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
