C Basel’s Jonas Adjetey Adjei has been named as a replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku in Ghana’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Djiku injured his thigh on Friday during a league match for Fenerbahce, prompting coach Otto Addo to name a replacement in the squad.

The 20-year-old defender will join the Black Stars for the first time as they prepare for crucial matches against Angola and Niger.

Adjetey, who has impressed in the Swiss Super League, started his football career at Teshie Football Academy.

He then played for Accra Great Olympics and Berekum Chelsea before making the move to FC Basel.

Adjei has been a regular for Basel this season, featuring in all six of their Swiss Super League games thus far.

The young defender is set to report to the Black Stars camp on Monday to begin preparations for the qualifiers.

Jonas Adjetey's maiden Ghana invitation is credit to the hard work he has put into training with the CEO of Train Like A Pro GH, Francis Totti Laryea.

Adjetey and Totti Laryea have enjoyed a successful relationship that sees the renowned fitness trainer take him through rigours training activities to keep him fit and sharp for games

Ghana will face Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on September 5 and travel to Berkane, Morocco, to take on Niger on September 9.