Thomas Partey
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training with Al Shabab after recovering from the injury that has kept him out since August.
The 33-year-old suffered the injury during Al Shabab’s Saudi Pro League clash with Al Riyadh last month and has been undergoing rehabilitation.
Partey has now stepped up his recovery, taking part in intensive training sessions under the supervision of Al Shabab’s fitness coach.
It remains unclear whether he will feature when Al Shabab face Al-Ittihad later on Wednesday, but his return to full training is a boost for Ghana ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
The Black Stars begin their Group C campaign away against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24 before hosting The Gambia in Accra three days later.
Partey remains an important figure in Ghana’s midfield and is expected to be included in Carlos Queiroz’s squad for the two qualifiers if he maintains his fitness.
Ghana missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and will be seeking a return to the continental tournament through the 2027 qualifying campaign