The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has provided an update on Black Stars midfielder Francis Abu following a serious injury he sustained during the team’s defeat to Japan in the Kirin Cup.
According to the GFA, the France-based Toulouse FC player is responding well to treatment.
In Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025, Abu was substituted in the early stages of the second half after sustaining the injury from a foul.
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He was immediately rushed to the Toyota Memorial Hospital after receiving emergency treatment at the stadium.
In a statement, Communications Director of the GFA, Henry Asante Twum, stated that “The Ghana Football Association wishes to inform the public that Francis Abu is in a stable condition.”
The statement highlighted the collaboration between the GFA medical team and the player’s parent club in managing Abu’s recovery process.
“The Black Stars medical team, led by Dr. Prince Pambo, the Toulouse FC team doctor, and doctors at the Toyota Memorial Hospital, have held comprehensive meetings and agreed on the appropriate management plan for the player.
“The Association will update the public on the next steps for the player’s surgery and recovery plan in the coming hours,” the statement added.
The FA wished Francis Abu a speedy recovery and expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for their support and solidarity during this unfortunate incident.
