Ghana has been handed a major boost ahead of the 2017 AFCON after striker Abdul Majeed Waris confirmed his recent injury is not as serious as feared.

The 25-year-old was forced off the pitch in the 42nd minute as French midfielder Jimmy Cabot knocked him at the Parc des Princes in a clash with PSG.

It was feared he could be out for some time now but the in-form Ghana striker says he is set to return in a week's time.

“It is nothing serious. You know I am just returning from injury and did not want to worsen it. I felt some slight pain and didn’t want to force it."

Waris was adjudged the best player for Lorient last month.