Columbus Crew have blocked the participation of Ghanaian duo Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah in Saturday's international friendly against the United States of America.
The Major Soccer League side have recalled the duo from the team's camp, meaning they will be unavailable for the clash against the Yankees in Connecticut.
However, the club has allowed midfielder Mohammed Abu to stay on for the friendly.
Both Afful and Mensah flew back to their club on Thursday ahead of the MLS clash against Atlanta City.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah was left powerless as the friendly falls outside the FIFA international window.
Kuwaiti-based Rashid Sumaila could be deployed as a make-shift left back with Jerry Akaminko likely to partner John Boye at the heart of defence.
The Black Stars lost 1-0 to Mexico on Thursday morning in a similar exercise.
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
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Just cancel the friendly match that's all. Meanwhile, is Coach Appiah going to employ his "Master Strategy" of waiting until the USA got tired before bringing on the key players? By the way the last time when Ghana lost to the USA, did Coach Appiah travel to the US soon after? Has anyone read experienced football administrator Nana Fitz's recent insightful comments on these friendlies with Mexico and USA? Oh Ghana!!!