BlackStars defender, Joseph Aidoo faces six months injury layoff

Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon on international duty with the BlackStars which will see him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. 

The 28-year-old was taken off on a stretcher in tears during BlackStar’s 2-0 defeat by Mexico on Sunday. 

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He landed awkwardly after a challenge in the first half of the international friendly which saw hum replaced by Alidu Seidu in the 28th minute of the game.

Celta Vigo’s medical team assessed their towering defender and pronounced a six-month injury layoff which will see him miss the AFCON 2023 tournament slated for Cote d’Ivoire.

The club expressed its support and encouragement for Aidoo’s recovery.

In an official statement, Celta Medical Services’ head, Juan José García Cota, revealed the details of the operation to address Aidoo’s injury.

“The head of RC Celta’s medical services, Juan José García Cota, operated this morning on center back Joseph Aidoo, who suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in a match played with his national team last Saturday.

“The intervention, which passed without complications and took place early in the morning at the Fremap Hospital in Vigo, consisted of reconstructing the tendon with reinforced suture and applying growth factors.

“The light blue defender will remain out for 6-7 months. The club reiterates its message of encouragement and support for Aidoo, whom it wishes a full recovery,” the club announced on Thursday.

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The injury to Aidoo will see Chris Hughton rely on Alex Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Daniel Amartey, and Nicholas Opoku.