Blackstars coach Kwesi Appiah would have to settle with the idea of losing the services of FC Metz defender John Boye ahead of the Black Stars AFCON 2019 qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.
The defender picked up a thigh injury 15 minutes into FC Metz French League Cup win over RC Lens on Tuesday.
There were earlier reports that he could recover in time to feature in their crunch clash against RC Lens, but the former Sivasspor center-back was left out of the matchday squad with the indication that he is still on the treatment table.
FC Metz recorded a 2-0 win over Lens despite the absence of their experienced defender, John Boye. The win keeps them at the top of the league with six straight wins.
The Blackstars lead group F after thrashing Ethiopia in their first game of the 2019 Afcon qualifying match played in Kumasi.