Ghana coach: Tanaka Hibiki does not need to apologize for Abramovich s injury and wishes Abramovich a speedy recovery

 9:00pm, 14 November 2025

In the Kirin Cup friendly match, the Japanese team defeated Ghana 2-0 at home. There was a heart-wrenching scene in the 51st minute of the game. While blocking Tanaka Aoi's shot, Ghana midfielder Abu Francis was accidentally kicked in the calf and was severely deformed. He was carried directly off the field on a stretcher.

Tanaka Aoi was also shocked after the accident. He also immediately found Ghana coach Addo after being replaced and apologized for causing Abramovich's injury.

According to the Japanese media "SoccerKing", Addo talked about Tanaka Ai's initiative to apologize in an interview after the game. He said: "First of all, I was shocked by Abramovich's injury. I didn't expect such a serious injury. Although there are many good scenes on the court. , but in the end such an injury occurred, and now I just want to wish him a speedy recovery."

"But after seeing the fans and relevant parties in the game, my first impression is that Japan is a very polite place where the players came specially after being replaced. On the bench, he not only visited the players and apologized, but also came to the coaching bench to apologize. In fact, this is not a matter of course. This also makes me feel that the Japanese are very educated."

"I am very grateful that Tanaka Ai came here to apologize. Sometimes football is like this, between players. There will be fierce collisions, and then there will be some regrettable scenes, but even if such a scene occurs, there is no need to come here to apologize. I sincerely wish Abramovich a speedy recovery and return to the court as soon as possible."

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source:7n cn