2022 FIFA WCQ: England-based Jeffrey Schlupp to miss Ghana’s crucial clash against Nigeria

England-based defender, Jeffrey Schlupp will not be part of the Ghana squad that takes on Nigeria in the playoff round of the African qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Nicknamed the Black Stars, the national team of Ghana will take on the Super Eagles later this month in the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled to be staged in Qatar.

Today, your most trusted Ghanaian football online portal has uncovered that Jeffrey Schlupp is not in the squad for the crucial two-legged encounter.

In a release from his club Crystal Palace confirming the players that will be leaving for the international break, Jeffrey Schlupp’s name is not on the list.

Meanwhile, reports from England indicate that Jordan Ayew whose name is on the list has tested positive for the Coronavirus.

He is now a doubt for the first leg encounter of the game against Nigeria.

The first leg of the encounter between Ghana and Nigeria will be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 25.

The second leg is scheduled to be played in Abuja on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.