COVID-19 hits Black Stars camp ahead of Japan game - Reports

Ghana invited for Kirin Cup in Japan

Ghana to play Japan on Friday

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The Black Stars squad have reportedly suffered a massive hit by COVID-19 ahead of their Kirin Soccer Cup opener against Japan.

According to reports, four

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The said players include Osman Bukari, Dennis Odoi, Elisha Owusu, and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

The report explains that three of the aforementioned players- Bukari, Owusu, and Sulemana contracted the virus in Angola when Ghana faced Central Africa Republic in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Odoi, who was not part of the squad that faced CAR in Angola, contracted the virus when he re-joined the team for the trip to Japan.

The Black Stars will play host nation Japan on Friday, June 10 at the Misaki Park Stadium.

The game is slated for 9:00 GMT kick-off time.

The winner progress to the finals while the loser will compete in the bronze medal scheduled on the same day as the final, June 14.