Ghana have received a major boost ahead of the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after Mohammed Kudus returned to action for Tottenham Hotspur following a seven-month injury lay-off.The midfielder made his comeback on Saturday, coming on in the 68th minute as Tottenham suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Kudus could do little to change the outcome, with Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scoring for Newcastle, but his return will be welcomed by Ghana as the Black Stars prepare for a crucial qualifying campaign.The 26-year-old had been sidelined since January after suffering an injury against Sunderland, before a relapse in April further delayed his recovery. He missed 237 days of football and 25 matches for Tottenham in all competitions.His return comes just weeks before Ghana begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.The Black Stars will travel to Bouake to face Ivory Coast on September 24 before hosting Gambia in Accra on September 27.Kudus' availability could prove crucial for Ghana, who will be looking to avoid another disappointing AFCON qualification campaign after failing to reach the last edition.The midfielder was also badly missed by the Black Stars during their 2026 World Cup campaign, where Ghana reached the knockout stage.With his return now confirmed, Ghana will hope Kudus can regain full fitness and sharpness in time to provide the inspiration they need in their opening qualifiers.
