2026 World Cup: Luckassen Joins Black Stars Camp as Djiku Injury Fears Grow

2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana defender Alexander Djiku set to miss World Cup

Ghana Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku is expected to miss out on Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup due to injury. The centre-back suffered a knock during Spartak Moscow’s Russian Cup final against FC Krasnodar last week and has been unable to return to full fitness, which is a huge concerns since reporting to the Black Stars camp. With Djiku likely to be ruled out of the tournament, a vacancy could open up in Ghana’s defensi…

World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replace injured Alexander Djiku in Ghana's squad

By Kwame Bediako Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen has replaced Alexander Djiku’s in the Black Stars pre World Cup squad, unless there is an unexpected late change. The move comes after Djiku picked up an injury that is likely to keep him out of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Luckassen, who made his senior Ghana debut in the March friendly against Germany, has now emerged as the frontrunner to fill the gap in Carlos Queir…

Dutch-born defender poised for Ghana World Cup spot after Djiku setback

Injury concerns for Alexander Djiku may open the door for Derrick Luckassen's World Cup inclusion, following outstanding performances with Pafos FC.

2026 World Cup: Luckassen joins Black Stars camp as Djiku injury fears grow

Derrick Luckassen has joined Ghana’s training camp in Wales amid growing concerns over the fitness of defender Alexander Djiku, with the centre-back increasingly expected to be included in the Black Stars’ final squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Luckassen arrived in Cardiff on Sunday as Ghana stepped up preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against […] The post 2026 World Cup: Luckassen joins Black Stars camp as Djiku injury fears g…

Derrick Luckassen joins Black Stars camp amid Alexander Djiku’s injury concerns

Defender Derrick Luckassen has joined the camp of Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, ahead of their friendly match against the Wales National Football Team. His arrival comes at a time when concerns are growing over the fitness of fellow defender Alexander Djiku. Reports suggest that Djiku may not be fully fit for the upcoming game, creating uncertainty about his availability. Luckassen’s presence provides an additional defensive option for…

Breaking News: Derrick Luckassen arrives in Black Stars camp, set to replace injured Alexander Djiku for World Cup

Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen is poised to replace Alexander Djiku in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, barring any last-minute hiccups, Sportsworldghana.com can confrim. The development comes after Djiku suffered an injury setback that is expected to rule him out of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Luckassen, who made his senior debut for Ghana in the international friendly against Germany in March, ha…