Francis Abu Sustains Broken Leg During Ghana’s Friendly Defeat to Japan
Ghana midfielder Francis Abu suffered a worrying injury setback during the Black Stars’ friendly match against Japan, forcing him out of the game in visibly painful fashion.
Early in the second half, the Toulouse man went down after badly twisting his ankle, immediately prompting urgent calls for medical attention. The reaction from his teammates made clear the gravity of the incident, with several players showing clear concern as they waved for the medics.
Abu, unable to put any weight on the injured leg, was eventually stretchered off, bringing a pause to proceedings and adding further difficulty to Ghana’s already challenging evening. The Black Stars were trailing 1-0 when the incident occurred.
📽 A scary and heartbreaking injury for #Ghana winger Francis Abu in the friendly against #Japan. 😳 😭💔 🇬🇭 #BlackStars #WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/NsQcHo8lsC
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) November 14, 2025
Initial observations from the medical team hint that the 24-year-old may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, though a full diagnosis will depend on the results of further examinations.