An update on the injury suffered by goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott after a goalpost fell on him during practice has been provided by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The FA stated that Wollacott has been given the all-clear to resume training despite having a soft tissue contusion on his right toe.
The goalpost fell on the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper on Tuesday while he was practicing with his Black Stars teammates.
Jojo Wollacott collapsed to the ground clutching his injured leg before receiving emergency care from the medical staff who arrived in a flash.
A goalpost struck and injured Black Stars goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott in training at Baba Yara Sports Stadium. pic.twitter.com/EOuLhtPGo5
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) March 21, 2023
The 26-year-old was forced to miss the rest of the training session, but the GFA has now disclosed that the medical staff has given him the all-clear.
The goalkeeper is now almost pain-free, according to a statement from the FA, and is still available for selection despite the injury scare.
“Goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott hobbled off during training on Tuesday evening after suffering a soft tissue contusion of the right big toe,” the GFA said.
“He was immediately assessed by the medical team and given emergency treatment. Wollacott was later reassessed in the medical room at the team hotel and currently, there are no major medical worries since the player is almost pain-free.
“The medical team would like to assure the football public that Wollacott will be available for selection as he has been cleared to train on Wednesday.”
🚨 Joseph Wollacott 🧤 was injured in Black Stars 🇬🇭 training tonight.
He was hit by the goal post. Extent of injury unknown.#TV3GH #3Sports pic.twitter.com/jDcmV3cvIp
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) March 21, 2023
In the upcoming days, the Black Stars will take on Angola in two separate AFCON qualifiers.
In an effort to secure a spot in the tournament for the following year, Chris Hughton’s team will host Angola in Kumasi on March 23 before taking on the Black Antelopes four days later in Luanda.
