There were 893 days between Abdul Rahman Baba’s last Africa Cup of Nations performance for Ghana — against Uganda in January 2017 — and his return to action in the tournament on Saturday.
The Black Stars held defending champions Cameroon 0-0 in Ismailia, with the left-back returning after rebuilding his career following a shattering cruciate ligament injury that curtailed his participation at the last edition… and transformed the trajectory of his career.
By now — Baba Rahman, as he…
Ghana’s Abdul Rahman Baba is hoping his injury nightmare is finally behind him and that he can repay Schalke 04 for the faith they’ve shown in him.
The 24-year-old has featured twice already this season, more than he managed last term as he slowly made his return from a seven-month injury-induced absence.
Having last featured in the home defeat by Hertha Berlin in early September, the defender could be in contention to play when Bayern Munich come to town on Saturday.
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Baba Rahman has not made an impact at Chelsea.
Baba Rahman has returned to Schalke, joining the Bundesliga club on loan from Chelsea.
A statement published on Chelsea’s website announced the 18-month loan deal for Rahman and also said Brazilian forward Nathan had moved to Belenenses in Portugal on loan until the summer.
Rahman, 23, joined Chelsea from Augsburg as a promising left-back, but only made 23 appearances for the Blues in 2015-16.
The Ghana international made 21 appearances on loan at Schalke in the 2016-17 season before his campaign…
Baba Rahman made 21 appearances for Schalke before his injury.
Schalke have said plans to extend defender Baba Rahman’s loan from Chelsea will depend on his recovery from the knee injury that has kept him out since January.
Ghana international Rahman spent last season on loan at the Bundesliga side, but has been out of action since he was injured at the African Nations Cup.
The left-back made 21 appearances for the Royal Blues before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
“Our team doctor met Abdul in London. His knee injury is more complex and [his…
Holger Badstuber will not move to Schalke permanently, the club have said.
Schalke executive Christian Heidel has said the club will not sign Holger Badstuber on a permanent basis when his loan spell from Bayern Munich comes to an end.
Former Germany international Badstuber joined the Royal Blues in January, but has made only 12 competitive appearances.
“We will not be signing him at the end of the season. The coach has discussed that with him,” Heidel told a news conference ahead of the club’s last home game of the season against Hamburg.
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Baba Rahman is on loan at Schalke from Chelsea.
Chelsea defender Baba Rahman could face a long spell on the sidelines after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Ghana’s African Nations Cup opener against Uganda.
Baba, on loan at Schalke this season, was substituted after 39 minutes and flown to Libreville for tests, which revealed the extent of the injury.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said Baba would return to Germany to undergo further tests and possible surgery.
“The GFA will…