Ghana will face Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier without defender Alexander Djiku, according to the Ghana Football Association. The GFA reported that Djiku limped out of Ghana's match against Cote d'Ivoire and has been ruled out of the Gambia fixture. Yahoo Sports has also published confirmed team news, a predicted lineup and injury updates ahead of the game.
The match is a 2027 AFCON qualifier, with BBC carrying a preview of the fixture along with statistics and head-to-head details between the two sides. Flashscore reported that Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has called for support from fans ahead of the clash with Gambia.
Djiku's absence leaves Ghana short in defence for a qualifier that matters in the group standings, though the available reporting does not specify who will replace him. Yahoo Sports' predicted lineup offers one view of how Ghana may set up, but the confirmed team news remains the firmer guide to Queiroz's selection.
Ghana and Gambia meet with qualification points at stake, and the buildup has centred on Djiku's fitness and Queiroz's appeal to supporters. The head-to-head record and qualifying statistics compiled by BBC provide the wider context for the encounter.
What to watch next: Ghana's confirmed starting XI and how Queiroz reshapes his defence without Djiku when the qualifier kicks off.
