The 30-year-old was initially named in Otto Addo's 25-man squad and was expected to captain the Black Stars in the absence of Andre Ayew, a role he has embraced in recent international matches.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has withdrawn from Ghana’s squad ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan due to medical issues. The 30-year-old was initially named in Otto Addo’s 25-man squad and was expected to captain the Black Stars in the absence of Andre Ayew, a role he has embraced in recent international matches.

Partey’s withdrawal comes after Arsenal requested additional medical tests for the player, forcing him to stay in London. The club’s concerns about his fitness led to this precautionary move. In addition to Partey, three other players—LA Galaxy’s Joseph Paintsil, Feyenoord’s Osman Ibrahim, and  Samsunspor’s Kingsley Schindler—have also been ruled out due to injuries.

Paintsil is dealing with hamstring pain following LA Galaxy’s recent win, and club doctors have scheduled an MRI for October 7. Similarly, Ibrahim Osman picked up a hamstring injury over the weekend, and Schindler had a medical emergency that prevented him from traveling to Accra.

To conclude:

Thomas Partey Withdraws from Ghana's AFCON Qualifiers Squad Due to Medical Issues

Ghana's preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers have suffered a significant blow as Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has withdrawn from the squad due to medical issues. Partey, 30, was initially named in Otto Addo's 25-man squad and was expected to captain the Black Stars in the absence of Andre Ayew.

Arsenal's Request for Additional Medical Tests

Partey's withdrawal comes after Arsenal requested additional medical tests for the player, forcing him to stay in London. The club's concerns about his fitness led to this precautionary move, prioritizing the player's health and well-being.

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