Ghana defender Abdul Mumin has picked up an injury in the lead up to the Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later this month.

The 26 year old picked up the injury that is yet to be confirmed at the time of writing in Rayo Vallecano’s 1-1 draw with Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga game played on Saturday, March 1.

Mumin had to be substituted in the 35^th minute due to the injury and was replaced by teammate Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez.

Prior to his substitution, Mumin had a clearance off the line, an interception and a blocked shot while completing 17 of 21 passes accurately.

Mumin’s injury comes in the lead up to Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games against Chad and Madagascar. The Black Stars take on Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium before moving over to Morocco to play Madagascar on March 24 due to CAF ruling Madagascar’s host venue unfit to host the qualifier. Mumin has been in and out of the Black Stars but has been one of the best defenders in La Liga in two straight seasons. He has two goals and an assist in 24 appearances this season.