2022 World Cup playoffs: Baba Rahman expected to recover for Nigeria games – Reports

Ghana defender Baba Rahman has started recovery training with the club side, Reading FC.

The Chelsea loanee has been out of action since mid-February due to an injury and was expected to return at the end of the month.

However, Rahman is set for a quick return after making steady progress whiles on the sidelines.

Reading boss Paul Ince last week confirmed, the 27-year-old left-back will continue to be sidelined in the two to three weeks raising doubt on his availability for Ghana in the World Cup play-off.

After going through the necessary medical examinations and fitness routine, the 27-year-old has returned to training and is in line to feature for the club this weekend.

Rahman could feature for the Reading when they host Blackburn a week before Ghana’s clash with Nigeria.

He is expected to be named in Otoo Addo’s 27-man squad for Ghana’s crucial World Cup play-off against Nigeria

The two-legged games will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana and on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

Rahman has made a total appearance of 24 in the ongoing English Championship