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Gideon Mensah: Vitoria Guimaraes defender boosts Ghana after coronavirus recovery

Ghana have received good news ahead of October's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Sudan but the return to training of Portugal-based fullback Gideon Mensah.

The Vitoria Guimaraes left-back has been off the pitch after being detected to have contracted the coronavirus disease on his return to the club from international duty with Ghana.

The Black Stars faced African counterparts Mali and 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in two friendlies earlier this month as part of preparations for next month's Afcon qualifiers.

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About seven Ghana players, including Gideon, Besiktas midfielder Bernard Mensah, Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew, Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo, Hoffenheim centre-back Kasim Nuhu Adams and Trabzonspor forward Caleb Ekuban tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from the Ghana camp.