Majeed Ashimeru sidelined: Muscle tear confirmed after KV Kortrijk match
Anderlecht’s Majeed Ashimeru fights for the ball during a soccer match between RSC Anderlecht and OHL Oud-Heverlee – Leuven, Saturday 10 August 2024 in Brussels, on day 3 of the 2024-2025 season of the ‘Jupiler Pro League’ first division of the Belgian championship.BELGA PHOTO JOHN THYS (Photo by JOHN THYS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru faces weeks on the sidelines after a scan confirmed a muscle tear in his quadriceps.David Hubert, his coach at RSC Anderlecht, reported that Ashimeru felt discomfort following their recent clash with KV Kortrijk, leading to an immediate suspicion of a tear, now officially diagnosed.The injury setback disrupts Ashimerus impressive run in the Belgian top flight, where hes made 10 appearances and netted a goal this season. His absence is a blow not only for Anderlecht but also for Ghanas national team, as Majeed Ashimeru was left out of Ghana coach Otto Addos 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghanas Black Stars are gearing up for crucial Group F qualifiers, first facing Angola in Luanda on November 15 and then hosting Niger in Accra on November 18. Ashimerus injury leaves Ghana short of an experienced midfielder, adding pressure on the squad as they fight to secure qualification for AFCON 2025.
