Ghana Lose Defender Kojo Oppong Peprah to Injury Before Colombia Clash

Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah will miss Ghana’s Round of 32 tie against Colombia after sustaining an injury in training. Scans confirmed he cannot recover in time for the knockout match. Peprah made his senior debut under coach Otto Addo in a friendly against Germany and earned praise with a goal-line clearance in his brief appearance against England. He also featured for a half against Croatia in the group stage. Coach Carlos Queiroz now faces a defensive reshuffle. Young centre-back Jerome Opoku and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi have been declared fit and could step in for the crucial game. Peprah will remain with the squad to support his teammates from the sidelines as Ghana seek a spot in the next round.

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