2026 WCQ: Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu disappointed to miss qualifiers

Ghana will be without midfielder Elisha Owusu for the two upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar this month. The AJ Auxerre midfielder has been ruled out of coach Otto Addo’s squad after picking up an injury over the weekend, sidelining him for the FIFA window.

Owusu, 27, has admitted that missing the Black Stars clashes against Chad on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium and Madagascar three days later in Morocco is a difficult experience to endure. Expressing his disappointment on social media, Owusu acknowledged how tough it is to miss such important games but assured fans that the team is ready to deliver.

“Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join the squad for our FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to injury, but I have full confidence in my teammates to get the job done,” he wrote on social media.

“It’s never easy to miss out, but I believe everything happens for a reason, and my focus now is on recovery. I know this team is ready to fight and I’ll be supporting every step of the way. To the fans, your support means everything. Keep believing in the team, and let’s push forward together!”

Owusu has made 25 appearances, scoring a goal with three assists for Auxerre this season in Ligue 1. Cercle Brugge midfielder Lawrence Agyekum has been called up to replace Owusu.