Good News for Ghana as Key Player Returns Negative COVID 19 Results Ahead of Nigeria Showdown

• Jordan Ayew has tested negative in his latest COVID-19 test ahead of Ghana's doubleheader against Nigeria
• The 30-year-old was named in coach Otto Addo's 27-man squad to face their Nigerian counterparts
• Meanwhile, the Black Stars have arrived in Kumasi as they continue their preparations for the all-important clash with Nigeria

Ghana and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew has returned negative COVID-19 results as revealed by the Communications Directorate of the Ghana Football Association.

Ayew, who is a key member of the Black Stars team, missed out on Crystal Palace's English FA Cup game against Everton over the weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19.

However, it appears coach Otto Addo will be heaving a huge sigh of relief following the recent development of Jordan Ayew's COVID status.

Ayew will look to add to his 18 goals scored in 73 caps for Ghana when the Black Stars wrestle for one of Africa's five tickets for the World Cup against Nigeria in the coming days.

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Ghana will host their Nigerian counterparts on March 25 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before heading to Abuja for the return leg four days later at the Moshood Abiola National Sports Stadium.

Jordan Ayew tests positive for Covid-19

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Black Stars of Ghana have been dealt a huge blow after forward Jordan Ayew is reported to have tested positive of COVID-19 ahead of the game against Nigeria.

The Crystal Palace attacker will miss the first leg in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Friday but should be available for the second leg in Abuja.

The striker missed Crystal Palace's FA Cup encounter against Everton on Sunday afternoon due to the setback.

Ghana arrives in Kumasi ahead of World Cup showdown with Nigeria

Players of the senior men's national team, the Black Stars, have landed in Kumasi ahead of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria.

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The team led by coach Otto Addo will move to their base before training later on Tuesday night as preparations continue for the big game.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the team looks set with the players eager for the game on Friday.