Augustine Boakye to Miss Ghana Friendly Against Mexico
Augustine Boakye is expected to miss Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against Mexico after club commitments with AS Saint-Étienne placed his availability in doubt.
The attacking midfielder recently earned his maiden call-up to the Black Stars squad as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ghana scheduled to face Mexico in a high-profile warm-up fixture on Saturday.
However, Boakye’s chances of making his debut appear slim as Saint-Étienne remain fully focused on their push for promotion back to the French top flight.
The French side finished third in Ligue 2 at the end of the regular season and are now preparing for a crucial promotion playoff against OGC Nice.
Saint-Étienne’s first playoff encounter is set for May 26, just three days after Ghana’s clash against Mexico, with the return leg scheduled for May 29.
With promotion to Ligue 1 at stake, the club is unlikely to risk losing one of its important attacking options during such a decisive period of the season.
Boakye’s possible absence represents a setback for the Black Stars technical team, who were hoping to assess the midfielder during the friendly as part of preparations for the World Cup in North America.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his availability, the call-up itself marks a major milestone in the player’s career following his impressive performances in France this season.
