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02.09.2018 Football News

Ghana Defender John Boye Ruled Out Of Kenya Clash

By ghanasoccernet.com
Ghana Defender John Boye Ruled Out Of Kenya Clash
02.09.2018 LISTEN

Ghana defender John Boye has been ruled out of the Black Stars AFCON 2019 qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.

The lanky guardsman picked up a thigh injury on Tuesday during FC Metz French League Cup win over RC Lens.

The 31-year-old lasted just 15 minutes of the game as he was replaced by Zambian centre-back Stoppila Zunzu.

There were earlier reports that he could recover in time to feature in their crunch clash against RC Lens, but the former Sivasspor centre-back was left out of the matchday squad with the indication that he is still on the treatment table.

FC Metz, without the experienced defender, went ahead to record a 2-0 win over their opponents to extend their lead to on the standings.

Ghana are already on top of their group after a 5-0 mailing of Ethiopia in the opener of the qualifiers.

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