The Black Stars have been handed a major boost ahead of the crucial play-off against Nigeria, after Crystal Place forward Jordan Ayew tested negative for COVID-19 and will now be available for the World Cup play-off on Friday. Despite the forward testing positive for COVID-19, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo included him in his 27-man squad that was released. However, Ghana Football Association, through its Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, confirmed that the Crystal Palace player’s test has turned out negative and would be available for selection for the World Cup play-off against Nigeria. “Jordan Ayew has tested negative for Covid and will join the team later this week in Kumasi ahead of the Nigeria game,” Asante Twum was quoted as saying by ghanaweb.com. Ayew was named alongside Felix Afena Gyan, Kwasi Okyere Wriedt, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei by Addo as the four attacking options for the Black Stars.

Source: GhanaWeb March 24, 2022 11:11 UTC