Daniel-Kofi Kyereh comeback boosts Freiburg and Ghana ahead of World Cup push

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has returned to full-scale training with German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg for the first time in almost three years, marking a major milestone in his long and difficult recovery journey.

The 28-year-old has endured an extended lay-off after suffering a serious ACL injury in February 2023. Despite undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, Kyereh faced setbacks in 2024, delaying his long-anticipated return to action. Through perseverance and determination, the midfield playmaker has now completed his first full senior team training session since the injury.

Kyereh trained with the Freiburg first team on Wednesday evening as the club prepared for their UEFA Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday night at home, a significant sign of his growing fitness and readiness to reintegrate fully into competitive football.

The Ghanaian joined Freiburg amid high expectations but has so far been limited to just 18 appearances, during which he scored three goals and provided one assist. Prior to his move, Kyereh enjoyed the most productive spell of his career at St. Pauli, where he emerged as a standout performer, registering an impressive 22 goals and 21 assists in 67 matches.

Kyereh has made 18 appearances for the Ghana national team and was part of the Black Stars squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, his progress will be closely monitored as he works toward full match fitness and a possible return to the national setup.

The positive development comes at a crucial time for Ghana, with World Cup preparations intensifying over the coming months. The Black Stars technical team is expected to keep a close watch on Kyereh’s recovery and form before making a final assessment.

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has returned to full-scale training with German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg for the first time in almost three years, marking a major milestone in his long and difficult recovery journey.

The 28-year-old has endured an extended lay-off after suffering a serious ACL injury in February 2023. Despite undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, Kyereh faced setbacks in 2024, delaying his long-anticipated return to action. Through perseverance and determination, the midfield playmaker has now completed his first full senior team training session since the injury.

Kyereh trained with the Freiburg first team on Wednesday evening as the club prepared for their UEFA Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday night at home, a significant sign of his growing fitness and readiness to reintegrate fully into competitive football.

The Ghanaian joined Freiburg amid high expectations but has so far been limited to just 18 appearances, during which he scored three goals and provided one assist. Prior to his move, Kyereh enjoyed the most productive spell of his career at St. Pauli, where he emerged as a standout performer, registering an impressive 22 goals and 21 assists in 67 matches.

Kyereh has made 18 appearances for the Ghana national team and was part of the Black Stars squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, his progress will be closely monitored as he works toward full match fitness and a possible return to the national setup.

The positive development comes at a crucial time for Ghana, with World Cup preparations intensifying over the coming months. The Black Stars technical team is expected to keep a close watch on Kyereh’s recovery and form before making a final assessment.

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