Black Stars, who are the lowest-ranked team at the tournament have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Ghana take on Portugal on Thursday before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.
“We know that in these big tournaments there are lots of surprises that can happen, so we just need to be ready,” the Al Sadd forward said at the pre-match presser.
“The Saudi game [vs Argentina] was great and marvellous, but we need to think about ourselves and not look at what somebody has done.
“And we will prepare for our game, which we are going to do everything to get something out of it.”
Ghana are making a record 4th World Cup appearance in Qatar having previously played in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 in Germany, South Africa and Brazil respectively.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place between November 20 and December 18, 2022.
Only three sides from the continent have ever progressed to the quarter-finals; Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010.
Ghana will be hoping to progress from the group stage at this year’s tournament.
Black Stars exited the group stage at the 2014 edition in Brazil after a slow start to the tournament.
The PSG player, who is Portugal’s preferred left-back, has not trained in two days and is a doubt for Thursday’s match in Doha.
The Black Stars who are returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018 has been housed in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
Portugal will open their account the African giants before they face South Korea and Uruguay respectively on Thursday at the Stadium 971.
Footballghana.com has gathered the enterprising defender is racing against time to be fit for the epic clash.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos will turn to Dortmund’s Raphael Guerreiro if Mendes is unable to recover for the game.
Aside Mendes, the remaining 25 players trained under the Portugal gaffer and looks set for the Ghana clash.
Portugal is included in group H of the 2022 World Cup, along with Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea. After the debut against the Ghanaians, the National Team faces the South American counterpart on Monday (19:00) and ends the group stage against the team coached by Paulo Bento, on December 2 (15:00).
Ghana’s 2022 World Cup opponent South Korea has toured the Education City stadium ahead of their opener against Uruguay.
The Asian giants will open their account against the two-time World Cup winners on Thursday, November 24 at 10am.
Ahead of the clash, the Korean national soccer team visited the stadium that will host their opening group game.
Coach Paulo Bento, coaching staff, and players went out to explore the stadium wearing comfortable training clothes and sneakers.
Players gathered in twos and threes to walk on the ground and check the condition of the grass by touching it before their first game.
Reacting to the condition of the pitch, Hwang In-beom, who plies his trade for Olympiacos said, “The grass is very good. The training ground is a bit hard, but it feels softer than the training ground.”
Kim Moon-hwan of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors also showed satisfaction, saying, “The grass is so nice and it seems perfect for playing. It’s similar to a training ground, but it feels a little softer.”
Baek Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) was also satisfied with the condition of the stadium, saying, “It may change depending on how the teams playing in front of us play, but the current state is so good.”
South Korea has been housed in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and Ghana.
The American referee, Ismail Elfath, who will officiate Ghana’s game against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup, is a no-nonsense man.
Five years ago, he gave two Ghanaian players of Columbus Crew two red cards in their 3-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
The Columbus Crew, who had three Ghanaian players in their squad for that match, saw two of their players, Jonathan Mensah and Lalas Abubakar, get red cards in the game.
Jonathan Mensah, a former Black Stars defender, was the first to take an early shower in the game in the 35th minute when referee Ismail Elfath showed him a red card for bringing down C.J Sapong of Philadelphia Union.
Another Ghanaian player for Columbus Crew, Lalas Abubakar also faced the wrath of referee Ismail Elfath, as he got a red card after picking up a second yellow card 14 minutes to full-time.
The decisions of referee Ismail Elfath was heavily criticized by Columbus Crew manager Gregg Berhalter after they lost the game by 3-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union in MLS in 2017.
Five years after the incident, referee Ismail Elfath has been appointed by FIFA to handle Ghana’s first game at the 2022 World Cup against Portugal.
The Black Stars take on the Selecao of Portugal in their opening match of the tournament at the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium on Thursday, November 24, at 4pm.
Ismail Elfath will be assisted on the sideline by Kyle Atkins and Corey Parker as assistants with Stéphanie Frappart from France as the fourth official.
Elfath officiated his first match in 2011 and has since become one of the most respected match officials. He has won the MLS Referee of the Year award twice in the past three years. He officiated the semi-final of the 2019 Club World Cup.
Out of a total 264 matches, Elfath has issued 952 yellow cards, 65 red cards and has awarded 83 penalty kicks.
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva downplayed tension around the national team ahead of Ghana clash on Thursday.
The Black Stars will play the European giants in Group H opener at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars who are returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018 has been housed in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner and all-time top international goalscorer in men’s football lashed out at his club Manchester United and coach Erik ten Hag earlier this week when speaking to TalkTV.
But Silva who plies his trade for Manchester City has refused to comment about the issue, saying Ronaldo is motivated and focused ahead of the group opener.
“The news from England has nothing to do with the national team,” said Silva.
“It also has nothing to do with me, so I won’t comment. I’m not a Manchester United player, even if I were, I wouldn’t answer. They’re a rival club, it’s nothing to do with me.”
However, repeatedly asked about Ronaldo and whether there was any tension in the camp after he appeared to share a frosty interaction with club teammate Bruno Fernandes, Silva responded.
“I don’t see any strange atmosphere in our team between Cristiano and another player,” he said.
“It is his matter that he has to resolve individually with the right person.”
“I see a motivated and focused Ronaldo, like everyone else, and he is another player here to help our country and the national team.
“There is a lot of talk about this topic, but we have a World Cup to play. I don’t understand the persistence because there is nothing there.”
Portugal shone in their 4-1 win over Nigeria without Ronaldo, but Silva said it was normal that the team could function well without their talisman.
“He’s part of the team, obviously, but when he’s not there, we know how to respond. Whenever he wasn’t there, we responded well. We’re ready.
“There are 26 of us, it doesn’t matter if it’s one person or another (playing).”
Aymeric Laporte is confident that Spain have the ability to fight for glory at Qatar 2022 despite falling short of expectations at each of the last two World Cups.
The 2010 champions begin their campaign against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with a tough test in Group E also putting them alongside Germany and Japan.
After victory in South Africa, Spain were eliminated at the group stages four years later in Brazil and lost at the round-of-16 stage to host nation Russia in 2018.
Brazil and Argentina have been tipped as the favourites for glory at this instalment, though Spain are considered among the teams going for glory in Qatar and Laporte is confident Luis Enrique’s side have everything required to go all the way.
“All the teams have their strengths, we have an amazing squad, the big majority [of players] compete at the top level in the Spanish league, in England or other places,” he told a press conference on Monday.
“We have people very well placed in football, quality, with this boss we are working very well on a tactical leveI. I believe we have everything.
“Then, in these type of games or tournaments, you need luck and there are other factors to be taken into account. But on what depends on us, we will do everything to win.”
Laporte was also asked about the injury suffered to France striker Karim Benzema, who has been ruled out of competing at the tournament, which he says is disappointing for the fans.
“In this type of tournament we expect the best to be competing, or many of them,” he added. “It is a shame for fans to not see all the best players in the world fighting each other, but those who remain here have a goal and we are going for it.”
Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng is hoping the Black Stars will make Ghanaians proud at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars who are returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018 has been housed in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
On Thursday, Ghana will open their account the European giants before they face South Korea and Uruguay respectively.
In an interview, the former Getafe star thrown his weight behind the team to excel at the biggest soccer mundial in the Asian country.
“I wish them all the best, I will keep on supporting them no matter what. We wish them well for them to do well at the World Cup and we hope they can make us proud. We’ve been there before and we know how it is”
“It’s a difficult tournament, it’s not an easy tournament because all the best players in the World are coming and so, if you are there as a player, it’s a dream come true and for me, I am a big for of Black Stars” he said.
The Black Stars having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be hoping to improve their performance in Qatar after exiting the group phase during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Only three sides from the continent have ever progressed to the quarter-finals; Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010.
Ghana will be hoping to progress from the group stage at this year’s tournament.
bet365 can officially confirm that as of Friday 18th November, we have officially launched in Ghana.
This landmark moment means that sports fans across the country can now sign up and play on bet365, either on the https://www.bet365.com.gh website, or via the bet365 app for iPhone and Android.
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A bet365 spokesperson said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of a dedicated bet365 website for customers in Ghana. In a country with such a passion for sports, particularly football, we are excited to provide an unrivalled sports betting experience, with a key focus on both localized and international markets.”
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The announcement comes just in time for Ghana’s first game of the 2022 World Cup, where the Black Stars face Portugal in a group many experts have labelled the “Group of Death”. Otto Addo will lead a young and exciting Ghana team into their opening match, buoyed by the recent 2-0 warm-up win over Switzerland.
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Anderlecht defender Moussa Ndiaye has been called up as a late addition to the Senegal World Cup squad after Sadio Mane was forced to withdraw because of injury.
Mane was replaced in the 15th minute by Leroy Sane after going down and headed straight down the tunnel for further treatment after being substituted.
He is a key cog of Aliou Cissé’s side, who face the Netherlands in their opening Group A game on November 21 before taking on hosts Qatar, then Ecuador at the World Cup.
Mane scored Senegal’s winning penalty in the shootout victory over Egypt to clinch their first Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this year.
Ndiaye has been part of Senegal’s Under-20 & Under-23 teams but has never been called into the senior national team.
Senegal will take on the Netherlands on Monday in their 2022 World Cup opener before playing hosts Qatar and then ending their Group A campaign against Ecuador.
FIFA has earned an unprecedented $7.5bn in revenue through four years of commercial deals tied to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the governing body of football says.
The earnings, which FIFA revealed on Sunday to officials from more than 200 of its member nations, are $1bn more than what the organisation pulled in from the previous World Cup cycle leading up to the 2018 event in Russia.
The extra income was buoyed by commercial deals with this year’s hosts. Qatar Energy joined as a top-tier sponsor, and new third-tier sponsors include Qatari bank QNB and telecommunications firm Ooredoo. FIFA also added second-tier sponsor deals this year from financial platform crypto.com and blockchain provider Algorand, its first new American sponsor in more than a decade.
Key broadcast deals for this year’s World Cup were signed during Sepp Blatter’s presidency in two-tournament deals for the Russia and Qatar events. They included deals with Fox in the United States and Qatari broadcaster BeIN Sports from 2011.
FIFA pays for host countries’ organising committees, prize money, travel and accommodation for teams and support staff. It also pays for a legacy fund to help develop the sport in the host country after the World Cup circus has left town.
The winners of the Qatar World Cup will receive $44m out of a total prize pot of $440m.
FIFA organises its accounts in four-year cycles around each World Cup. For the 2015-2018 cycle leading up to the Russian World Cup, the governing body brought in $6.4bn. It has used that cash to help member bodies through uncertainty in 2020 when national team football and World Cup qualifying games were almost entirely shut down.
The organisation’s revenues are likely to approach $10bn for the next four years, thanks to a new financial strategy for women’s football and the expanded 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, which will see 48 teams compete for the first time, up from the present 32.
FIFA has an almost blank slate for the 2026 edition with top-tier sponsors Coca-Cola, Adidas and Wanda the only deals currently extended. Separate sponsor deals for women’s football are being signed for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan says he is convinced about Black Stars‘ chances at the 2022 World Cup that kicked off on Sunday.
The West African country who missed out on the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 has made a return to the biggest football stage.
Ghana, who are four-time African champions have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
Despite the difficulty and with many tipping to exit the tournament at the group phase, Gyan, who is the country’s all-time leading goal scorer says the Black Stars who have the youngest squad will make an impact.
According to him, he is convinced about the chances of the team.
“I played in 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cup, and we always came up against the best teams but we were still able to beat them so I’m confident about Ghana’s chances,” Gyan, who is doing punditry said on SuperSport.
Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
Vinicius Junior feared he would miss Brazil’s World Cup campaign through injury after being targeted by “dirty” challenges in the build-up to the tournament.
The Real Madrid winger has contributed to nine goals in LaLiga this season (six goals, three assists) – a tally only bettered by Robert Lewandowski (17) and Borja Iglesias (10).
With the mid-season scheduling of the World Cup being criticised after several big-name players including Sadio Mane and Paul Pogba were ruled out through injury, Vinicius says both he and team-mate Rodrygo were targeted with unsavoury challenges by opponents.
“What happens on the field stays on the field, but it went too far,” Vinicius told Reuters.
“You can come strong, but they were being dirty with their challenges. Rodrygo and I suffered a lot in those last games and feared the worst, to get injured and miss the World Cup.
“When you start to become an important player, rivals come after you harder. You have to learn to deal with that.
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“I learned a lot from Neymar when he played for Barcelona, he suffered a lot too. Cristiano [Ronaldo], when he played for Real, suffered a lot too.
“But it was Karim [Benzema] who told me to stay calm and have peace of mind, because if the rivals are chasing you it is because you are relevant, because they are afraid of you.
“So that’s why when I take the ball and burst forward, I do it with a vengeance. Yes, I can get hurt. But I’m prepared for the challenge.”
Brazil get their quest for a sixth World Cup under way when they face Serbia on Thursday, looking to defend a fine group-stage record at recent editions of the tournament.
The Selecao are unbeaten in their last 15 World Cup group games, winning 12 (D3), with their last such defeat coming against Norway in 1998.
Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has admitted that they are in a tough group but his side is capable of beating any opposition ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
The Black Stars, who are making their fourth appearance at the Mundial are hoping to make history after exiting the group phase in 2014 in Brazil.
Ghana’s best performance came in 2010 where they played in the quarterfinals.
After missing out in the last edition in 2018 in Russia, Addo, who masterminded Ghana’s return to the Mundial says his team can cause an upset should they progress from Group H, where they are pitted against Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
“Everything is possible. As I’ve said, we have three strong opponents in our group. If we don’t perform as we need to, or if we’re not able to implement our tactics then it’ll be very difficult,” he told FIFA in an interview.
“Especially because Portugal, Uruguay, and the Korea Republic are very strong opponents with qualities on and off the pitch.
“It will be difficult to compete with them but, as I’ve said, we have the quality to beat them. If we progress from the group, anything is possible,” Addo, who also serves as Borussia Dortmund’s talent coach added.
The Black Stars wrapped up their preparation with a 2-0 win over Switzerland on Thursday in Abu Dhabi with Mohammed Salisu and Antione Semenyo scoring the goals.
Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
The 22nd edition of the Mundial has been scheduled to kick off on Sunday, November 20 to December 18.
Dubbed “Osey” the song is to whip up support for the Stars ahead of the games at Qatar, which commences on November 20. It will be the Stars official song for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Kentos Band wrote and arranged the beautiful composition – a simple and catchy melody admonishing the Black Stars to bring the much-coveted trophy home.
Although Kentos Band is usually known for its electrifying live performances, this project allows them to explore much more and contribute to a national cause. This equally adds to the band’s weight of excellence in contemporary African music. What makes the project special is the quality of Kentos Band to incorporate the brass band music into contemporary styles, which they achieved with “Osey.”
The entire project includes the song and a video featuring legendary former Black Star players like Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari, John Mensah, Asamoah Gyan, Laryea Kingston, John Paintsil and Derrick Boateng, and is sponsored by Torrid Global Limited. As an oil marketing company operating in Ghana, this offers Torrid the opportunity to support a worthy social cause.
The support from Torrid Global reflects the organisation’s commitment to corporate social activities that contribute to national unity and patriotism. Equally, the contribution of the former Black Stars is a strong factor in reiterating the purpose of the project which is aimed at supporting the team they used to play for.
Kentos Band believes that “Osey” would indeed be the sound with which fans cheer the stars in this World Cup season.
At the launch of the official song and music video, the Minister of Youth & Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, admonished Ghanaians to cheer the Stars on to bring the coveted trophy home as admonished in the cheer song.
Olivier Giroud highlighted the importance of replacing Paul Pogba’s influence on the France squad ahead of their bid to defend the World Cup.
Having lifted their second World Cup in 2018, France are considered one of the main contenders to emerge victorious in Qatar, though injuries to Pogba and other key players could harm their chances.
Pogba has not made a single competitive appearance since returning to Juventus in July, and was ruled out of the tournament after undergoing delayed surgery on a knee injury.
The midfielder, who scored in the World Cup final against Croatia four years ago, will be joined on the sidelines by N’Golo Kante, Presnel Kimpembe and Christopher Nkunku, and Giroud believes it is time for other players to assume senior roles.
“We will miss Paul Pogba a lot, like Kante and Kimpembe,” Giroud said on Thursday.
“Paul takes up a lot of space in this France team with his personality, but I am convinced that there are other young leaders who can emerge.
“I too will play my role of big brother for the youngest, be available for them, and speak up when necessary.”
With 49 goals in 114 international appearances, Giroud is second in France’s all-time goalscoring charts behind Thierry Henry (51), and is also his country’s fifth-most capped player.
Giroud arrives at his third World Cup in fine form after scoring nine times for Milan this season, and will delay any decision regarding his international future until after the tournament.
“I feel good physically, in my game, in my club and in the France team. It’s a period of splendour for me. It’s a gift to feel like this at 36,” Giroud said.
“I don’t set myself any limits, it could be my last competition, but I don’t want to announce anything. We’ll see after the World Cup. My motivation to stay at the highest level is intact.”
Barnieh, who is one of two local players in Ghana’s 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup delivered an unforgettable performance in his first start for Ghana.
His gliding runs down the right side for Ghana in the first half created headaches for the Swiss defence who struggled to deal with the former Under-20 forward.
Barnieh created a number of chances and could have earned Ghana a penalty had the centre referee spotted the tripping of him by Eray Comert.
Mohammed Kudus cut into a post-match interview to commend Afriyie Barnieh for his excellent performance in the game.
“Chaley, today you did well. I really enjoyed your performance” he said while patting the back of Afriyie Barnieh who was speaking to Joy FM in a post-match interview.
The much-anticipated 2022 World Cup will kick start this weekend, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.
These are some tough games to watch in the group stages of the tournament in the Asian country including the Black Stars and Uruguay.
First, the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador (1:00 a.m. on the 21st, Korea time), which will be held as the opening match, was selected
1.Qatar vs Ecuador:
First, the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador has been selected because it is the opening game of the tournament.
2. Argentina and Mexico:
It is the first confrontation between strong teams from each continent in the group stage.”
Argentina and Mexico are drawn in Group C along with Saudi Arabia and Poland.
3. Germany vs Spain- November 28
The battle between the two European giants will be the best group stage match between the 2014 World Champion and the 2010 World Champion Spain.
4. Iran and the United States will be playing in Group B on October 30.
This is also a result of the two countries’ political ties. Iran defeated the United States 2-1 in their group stage match up at the 1998 World Cup in France.
5. Ghana vs Uruguay game- December 3
Ghana were denied a semifinal berth at the World Cup courtesy of a Luis Suarez handball incident in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The former Liverpool and Barcelona forward prevent a goal-bound header from Ghana’s Dominic Adiyiah in the final minute of extra time at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.
Suarez essentially produced a save on the line worthy of a goalkeeper and he was shown a straight red card as a result.
Ghana were also awarded a penalty, but Asamoah Gyan’s attempt from 12 yards crashed into the crossbar, which resulted in Suarez going mental on the touchline and sent the game to a shootout.
Uruguay won the penalty shoot-out to progress to the semifinals with Luis Suarez celebrated for his demonic act.
This means, the two teams clash will be a difficult one at the tournament.
The much-anticipated 2022 World Cup will kick start this weekend, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.
Per a research by Finance Football prior to the start of the mundial, Germany head coach Hansi Flick tops the list as the highest coach per annum going to the World and is followed by England boss Gareth Southgate, France’s Didier Deschamps and Brazil coach Tite in that other.
Meanwhile, African coaches heading to the World Cup are among the least paid at the tournament.
No African trainer fall in the top 20 best paid coaches ahead of the tournament in the Asian country.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui is on £650,000 and is the best paid African coach, placing 23rd position whiles Ghana coach Otto Addo, who is taking home £351,994 as his annual salary is placed on 28th Position.
Addo is ahead of three other African coaches namely Rigobert Song of Cameroon, Senegal’s Aliou Cissé and Tunisia gaffer Jalel Kadri who are on £299,195, £272,795 and £114,400-per-year respectively.
The former Ghana international is also ranked ahead of Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez, who is placed on the 29th spot.
Addo was appointed in February this year following the exit of Serbian tactician Milovan Rajevac after a shambolic showing at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
The former Dortmund player subsequently guided the Black Stars to secure their qualification for the World Cup in March after overcoming rivals Nigeria in the playoff.
How much will every manager earn at the 2022 World Cup;
32. Jalel Kadri | Tunisia | £114,400-per-year
31. Aliou Cisse | Senegal | £272,795
30. Rigobert Song | Cameroon | £299,195
29. Luis Fernando Suarez | Costa Rica | £307,995
28. Otto Addo | Ghana | £351,994
27. John Herdman | Canada | £422,392
Canada boss John Herdman 26. Czeslaw Michniewicz | Poland | £439,992
25. Zlatko Dalic | Croatia | £483,991
24. Dragan Stojkovic | Serbia | £571,386
23. Walid Regragui | Morocco | £650,000 (per Total Sportal)
22. Gustavo Alfaro | Ecuador | £676,873
21. Diego Alonso | Uruguay | £755,988
20. Carlos Queiroz | Iran | £760,788 (per Iran Wire)
19. Hajime Moriyasu | Japan | £932,008
18. Herve Renard | Saudi Arabia | £966,961
17. Luis Enrique | Spain | £1,010,914
16. Kasper Hjulmand | Denmark | £1,010,915
15. Roberto Martinez | Belgium | £1,055,038
14. Gregg Berhalter | USA | £1,098,998
13. Graham Arnold | Australia | £1,142,957
12. Paulo Bento | South Korea | £1,142,958
11. Rob Page | Wales | £1,200,000 (per Total Sportal)
Rob Page as Wales boss 10. Murat Yakin | Switzerland | £1,406, 718
9. Fernando Santos | Portugal | £1,978,196
8. Felix Sanchez Bas | Qatar | £2,110,076
7. Lionel Scaloni | Argentina | £2,285,916
6. Gerardo Martino | Mexico | £2,549,675
5. Louis van Gaal | Netherlands | £2,700,000 (per Total Sportal)
Black Stars players are reportedly set to be paid in Ghana cedis and not dollars at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The players, according to reports, have been told to give their cedis bank account details to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the payment of their appearance fees.
Each player will receive $100,000 as an appearance fee at the World Cup in Qatar, hence every player will earn ₵1,470,000.00 and their per diem which is $500 will also be ₵7,350.00.
Black Stars, who are the lowest-ranked team at the tournament have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.
Black Stars held their first training session on Tuesday evening in Abu Dhabi ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 finals.
25 players were put through their paces by coach Otto Addo including Alexander Djiku and Kamal Deen Sulemana who arrived earlier on Tuesday to join the rest of the team.
The players include, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Danlad Ibrahim, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Nurudeen Abdul Manaf, Mohammed Salisu, Daniel Amartey, Denis Odoi, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, Salis Abdul Samed, Elisha Owusu, Kamal Sowah, Antoine Semenyo, Tariq Lamptey, Osman Bukari, Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Daniel Barnieh Afriyie, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Alexander Djiku and Kamal Deen Sulemana.
The team will stay in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for four days where they will play an International friendly against Switzerland at the Baniyas club stadium on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Ghana secured a 4th FIFA World Cup tournament having participated in 2006, 2010, and 2014 in Germany, South Africa, and Brazil after drawing 1-1 against Nigeria in the return leg of the final play-offs at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to seal qualification on the away goals rule.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place between November 20 and December 18, 2022.
Only three sides from the continent have ever progressed to the quarter-finals; Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010.
Ghana will be hoping to progress from the group stage at this year’s tournament.
Otto Addo, head coach of the Black Stars has given explained how he selected players for Ghana’s final squad for the World Cup.
Otto Addo sitting alongside Ghana Football Association officials announced Ghana’s final squad for the tournament yesterday.
Qatar will host the World Cup from November 20 until December 18, 2022. After the tournament in South Korea and Japan in 2002, this will be the second World Cup completely hosted in Asia and the first World Cup to ever be held in the Arab world. Furthermore, the tournament is planned to be the last with a 32-team field; for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026, the field is planned to grow to 48 teams.
Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott, Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, and Real Mallorca midfielder Baba Iddrisu are all out of the squad due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp and Genk attacker Joseph Paintsil have been left out for various reasons.
Addressing journalists after announcing his squad for the World Cup, Addo said: “I see them every weekend this is the first thing the second thing was the whole process it is not like…it even done before our president was very hardworking to get all these players for Ghana. At the end its my decision it is a little complicated because surely I have to look at every player I have to look at players from the local league I have to look at players from Europe,”
“It is difficult to satisfy all I know that I will disappoint some players for sure but everybody tried to get the best squad possible. It is not about local players or non players it is all about performance, training some will say this is 3 or 4 days of training,”
“You can impress me within 1,2,3 days if I see that you adapt to show that what I want to see then also putting in your own style you are brilliant. So a player like Osman Bukari when we played against Nigeria he was on standby due to injuries he came inside and in training I was like ok he convince me and I put him in the game against Nigeria he did well,”
The Black Stars of Ghana is in Group H alongside Uruguay, Portugal, and South Korea. Ghana will play Portugal on 24th November at the Stadium 974, South Korea on 28th November at the Education City Stadium, and play their final group game against Uruguay on 2nd December at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Below is Ghana’s full squad:
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Abdul Nurudeen, Ibrahim Danlad
Defenders: Denis Odoi, Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul-Rahman Baba, Gideon Mensah
Midfielders: André Ayew, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Salis Abdul Samed, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh
Forwards Daniel Barnieh Afriyie, Kamal Sowah, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Osman Bukari, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana
La Liga outfit Real Mallorca has posted a message of support for midfielder Baba Iddrisu who missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
The Black Stars midfielder started for his club in their matchday 14 encounters against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga.
Unfortunately, he could not finish the first half of the intense encounter. In added time, he limped off and had to be substituted during the break.
After further examination, Baba Iddrisu will spend some time on the sidelines to recover club insiders told footballghana.com
This injury came as a huge blow for Black Stars coach Otto Addo ahead of the Mundial because he has been present in most of the games played under the Dortmund tactician.
The 27-year-old midfielder has made eleven appearances in the Spanish top flight this season.
Baba Iddrisu made his debut for the senior national team the Black Stars on 14th November 2019. The former Leganes B midfielder has played 18 times for the Black Stars.
The club took to its official Twitter page to tweet:
“Example of fight and delivery. The sun will shine again. The future is yours,”
The Black Stars of Ghana is in Group H alongside Uruguay, Portugal, and South Korea. Ghana will play Portugal on 24th November at the Stadium 974, South Korea on 28th November at the Education City Stadium, and play their final group game against Uruguay on 2nd December at the Al Janoub Stadium.
According to reports, Ghana will train at the famous Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar.
The Black Stars of Ghana will take on Switzerland in an international friendly on November 17 in UAE before flying to Qatar.
Arsenal’s in form midfielder has been named in Ghana’s final squad for the 2022 World Cup which will be held from November 20th and end on December 18th.
Partey was born in Krobo Odumase and came up through the youth ranks of local team Odometah. After a brief stint with Leganes, he joined Atlético Madrid in 2012 and was dropped to the reserves a year later.
Partey was called up to the main team for the match against Real Sociedad on March 10, 2013. He did not, however, play in the final 0-1 home defeat.
On November 28, 2015, he made his Atlético Madrid debut, replacing Luciano Vietto in a 1-0 home win over Espanyol. On 2 January of the following year, he scored his first league goal for the club, scoring the game’s only goal in a 1-0 win over Levante at home. On May 28, he appeared in the UEFA Champions League Final against Real Madrid, coming on in the 116th minute to replace Koke as his team lost on penalties.
On October 31 2017, Partey scored his first European goal with a long-range strike to equalize at home against Qarabag in a 1-1 draw in the Champions League group game, becoming the club’s first African to do so.
Arsenal confirmed the signing of Partey on a long-term contract on 5 October 2020, after triggering his £45 million release clause with Atlético Madrid.
Partey made his Arsenal debut as a substitute for Granit Xhaka in a 0-1 league away loss against Manchester City on October 17, 2020.
Partey scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa on October 22, 2021.
Partey was called up to the Ghana national team for the first time by manager Avram Grant in May 2016, ahead of a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Mauritius. On June 5, he made his debut, replacing Frank Acheampong for the final 11 minutes of a 2-0 away win.
The former Atlético Madrid midfielder has made 40 appearances for the Black Stars of Ghana and scored 13 goals.
Ghana coach, Otto Addo has called on Ghanaians to accept his final 26-man squad ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The 44-year-old trainer has announced Ghana’s final squad for the tournament slated for November 20 to December 18.
However, Jojo Wollacott, Richard Ofori, and Baba Iddrisu are all out of the squad due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey Schlupp and Joseph Paintsil have been left out for various reasons.
Addressing journalists after announcing his squad for the World Cup, Addo said: “It’s just a pity [that not all players can get into the team], but that’s just the way football is.
“I have done my best and I hope everyone would understand just a little bit how we put our team together.”
There are also debut call-ups for Abdul Salis Samed, Danlad Ibrahim, and Kamal Sowah, while Hearts of Oak’s Daniel Afriyie Barnieh is also included.
The Black Stars will face a difficult test in Qatar, having been paired alongside Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea in Group H.
Ghana will open the tournament against Portugal before taking on South Korea and will close the group with a clash against Uruguay.
The four-time African champions will hope to put up a decent performance after exiting the group phase in Brazil in 2014.
The Black Stars have opened camp today in Abu Dhabi and will take on Switzerland in a friendly game on November 17 before arriving in Doha on November 19.
Black Stars’ head coach, Otto Addo, has revealed the 26-man squad that would be heading to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup tournament this November.
Andre Dede Ayew will be leading the senior national football team to Qatar.
Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Danlad, Lawrence Ati Zigi and Manaf Nurudeen.
Defenders: Alexander Djiku, Salisu Mohammed, Daniel Amertey, Tariq Lamptey, Gideon Mensah, Baba Rahman, Dennis Odoi, Alidu Seidu and Joseph Aidoo.
Midfielders: Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Salid Abdul Samed and Daniel Afriyie Barnie.
Attackers: Daniel Barnieh Afriyie, Kamal Sowah, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Osman Bukari, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew and Kamaldeen Sulemana.
Ghana will open camp in Abu Dhabi and will take on Switzerland on November 17 before flying to Doha for the tournament on November 19.
Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
The Ghanaian international picked a finger injury during the warm-up as Charlton drew 3-3 away from home in the league.
With just eight days to the start of the 2022 World Cup, the goalkeeper could be racing against time to recover and play for Ghana at the World Cup in Qatar.
“He’s a really level-headed guy, Jojo. He was disappointed before the game and frustrated by it. I don’t think he was in a position to be on the bench so we made the decision to put an extra outfield player on.”
“He’s a little bit more positive in there now and we’re really; hopeful it’s positive news and he can travel tomorrow”, his manager, Ben Garner said.
The 26-year-old is currently Ghana’s number one goalkeeper going ahead to the competition and will be a big blow to Ghana if he misses out. Ghana have been drawn in Group H with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
Richard Ofori also got injured yesterday in South Africa ahead of the FIFA Mundial.
“My expectation is high. I have got so much confidence in this team especially if you look at the technical team. They are experienced enough to know how to deal with a lot of situations,” he told TV3.
“Their experience will reflect in the players and then the two games they played against Nigeria tell me that the sky is the limit for the Black Stars. Going into Qatar, we have great players.”
“It’s a matter of playing more games together before the World Cup and we’ll be able to have a team. I believe the technical men will turn things around going forward,” he added.
Ghana coach Otto Addo is expected to name his final 26-man squad for the World Cup on Monday.
While Ghanaians were deliberating on these reports, a member of Jeffrey Schlupp’s management team, Calvin Riches, gave a hint of his player being dropped when he used unprintable words on the GFA.
The snapchat post of Calvin Riches became a reference point as coach Otto Addo became a subject of discussion in the media space.
The names of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Mubarak Wakaso, and Lawrence Ati Zigi were also mentioned as players who have been selected to be part of the final squad which Otto Addo is set to announce on Monday, November 14, 2022.
There were also reports that Felix Afena-Gyan and the in-form Joseph Paintsil who is the highest-scoring Ghanaians winger in the 55-man provisional squad have been dropped from the final list.
Also, expectations for the Black Stars for the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been raised by the government after a budget of $14.1 mullion was read with a target of semi-finals set.
Sports pundit, ‘Ambassador’ Romeo, and GhanaWeb Sports Journalist, Emmanuel Enin joined show host, Joel Eshun on this episode of the GhanaWeb Mundial show.
FIFA has finalized plans that will enable Israelis and Palestinians to attend matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which gets underway on 20 November.
This follows a meeting with representatives from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22), the operational arm for tournament delivery, and from Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Culture and Sport conducted by Qatar’s commitment to FIFA’s hosting requirements.
Direct charter flights will be temporarily operated between Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and Hamad International Airport in Doha by an airline with existing landing rights in Qatar for the duration of the FIFA World Cup, subject to Israel’s security requirements and operational capabilities. More details will be announced in due course. Visitors will need a registered Hayya (the fan ID required for entry into Qatar during the tournament) and a valid flight ticket to travel to and from Qatar.
Consular services for Israeli citizens will be provided in coordination with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs through a designated privately-operated international travel company based in Doha. Palestinians will have access to consular services at the Palestinian embassy in Doha.
Commenting on the announcement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “We are delighted that an agreement has been reached for Israeli and Palestinian fans to visit Qatar and attend matches during the FIFA World Cup. With this deal, Israelis and Palestinians will be able to fly together and enjoy football together. I would like to thank our Israeli, Palestinian and Qatari counterparts for helping to make this happen. Football has the power to bring people together, it transcends all boundaries, crosses all borders, and fosters unity like nothing else. The World Cup is the ultimate symbol of football’s unifying power, and today’s historic announcement provides a platform to improve relations across the Middle East”.
A spokesperson for Q22 said: “Since winning the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, we have always said that all ticket holders will be able to attend matches in Qatar. The announcement today illustrates our commitment to respecting FIFA’s policies and hosting requirements including the right of everyone to attend matches. This also includes the requirement that Palestinian ticket holders and media can travel on these chartered flights with no restrictions as they have an equal right to enjoy the tournament, which is made extra special by it being the first World Cup to be hosted in the Arab and Muslim world. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is on course to leave a positive legacy on Qatar, the Middle East, and the Arab world, and with 2.9 million of the three million tickets now sold, we look forward to welcoming fans from around the globe.”
Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alon Ushpiz, said: “Today’s announcement will allow Israeli citizens to freely travel to Qatar and attend matches at the World Cup. We have successfully secured all guarantees, including access to consular services for Israelis during their stay in Qatar. As the first World Cup ever hosted in the Middle East, it promises to be a celebration of football and an opportunity for Israelis to build connections and share cultural experiences with people from across our region and the wider world.”
Veteran strikers Luis Suarezand Edinson Cavani will have their fourth consecutive World Cup, headlining Uruguay’s squad announcement on Thursday.
Cavani, 35, was considered in doubt due to a recurring ankle injury, which has seen him complete a full 90 minutes just once this LaLiga season for Valencia.
Following that 90-minute performance, he was withdrawn just 18 minutes into Valencia’s following game against Barcelona on October 29, and is yet to return.
Suarez, who is also 35, played in both September friendlies, contributing an assist in a 2-0 win against fellow World Cup qualifiers Canada to indicate he is still at the required level, despite playing his club football for Nacional in the Uruguayan First Division.
While the seasoned strike partnership will provide experience, Uruguay’s squad also has a strong mix of younger emerging talent, headlined by 24-year-old Real Madrid star Federico Valverde.
Cavani and Valverde lead an impressive group joining the squad from LaLiga, which includes centre-backs Ronald Araujo from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez.
Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez, Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur and Manchester United’s Facundo Pellistri are the squad’s only Premier League representatives, while Napoli’s Mathias Olivera, Roma’s Matias Vina and Lazio’s Matias Vecino represent Serie A.
Uruguay begin their campaign on November 24 against South Korea, before facing Portugal on November 28 and wrapping up Group H against Ghana on December 2.
Wilson Arthur, MTN FA Cup committee chairman has urged Ghanaians to support Black Stars coach Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Some Ghanaians and pundits have described Otto Addo as a part-time coach and others have questioned his coaching abilities.
According to Wilson Arthur supporters should have faith in Otto Addo and also allow him to select players for the tournament.
“The coaches we have given them a job their job is to take Ghana and perform. God been so good they have secured qualification for us. The matches we played with Nigeria we thought we will not qualify especially playing a goalless draw here. We went there and played a formation and system which gave us the qualification,” he said on Peace FM as monitored by footballghana.com
“He has plotted his formation and system he will use at the World Cup. When you analyze his second half is always good. It tells you that at least he can read the game and change things. Left to me we should have faith in him he should select players that are strategically fit to his system he wants to play,”
“When he goes and the team doesn’t perform if they know how to play we always know how to watch. If we see that what he is doing is not good then we can question him but those he will select that is not our area,”
In a meticulously-planned appearance on tonight’s evening news on French channel TF1, Didier Deschamps has unveiled the provisional squad he is taking to Qatar for France’s World Cup defence.
The final squad will have to be sent over to FIFA by Monday night, at which point Deschamps and his staff will have made their decision on a number of injury doubts which have been included in tonight’s announcement.
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Steve Mandanda (Rennes).
Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President Samuel Eto’o is confident that his side will win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
“Africa has always had the potential to achieve a successful World Cup, but we haven’t always shown our best face up to now,” Eto’o told ESPN.
“During the years, African teams have acquired more and more experience, and I think they’re ready not only to participate in a World Cup, but also to win it.
“Cameroun will win the World Cup final against Morocco.”
Cameroon have been drawn in Group G alongside Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland.
The tournament will kick off on November 20 with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in a Group A opener at Al Bayt Stadium.
No country from Africahas ever made it past the quarter-finals, with only Cameroun (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) ever making it beyond the last 16 stage.
The Lions of Teranga will be the first African team to take the stage against Netherlands in a Group B fixture at Al Thumama Stadium on November 21.
Ghana international, Baba Iddrisuhas suffered an injury in Spain while in action for RCD Mallorca.
The midfielder started for his club today in a matchday 14 encounter against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga.
Unfortunately, he could not finish the first half of the contest. In injury time, he limped off and had to be substituted during the break.
While the extent of the injury is yet to be ascertained, the news of the injury is a major blow for Ghana ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Spain-based midfielder is one of the main midfielders Coach Otto Addo has decided to include in his final 26-man squad for the mundial in Qatar.
Should he miss the tournament because of the latest injury, Ghana will suffer dearly in midfield especially since he has become the main defensive midfielder for the Black Stars in recent times.
He will undergo an assessment on Thursday to know the extent of the injury.
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows the Fan Village in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 16, 2022. Qatar on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what’s available for the upcoming World Cup just days away from starting.
Qatar on Wednesday unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what’s available for the upcoming World Cup just days away from starting.
As journalists toured the cabins, desert winds kicked up sand at the 3.1 square-kilometer (1.1 square-mile) site, which housed a metro station, a bus stop, and a planned temporary restaurant and convenience store. The area could in theory hold as many as 12,000 people if booked at capacity, officials said.
Artificial green grass coveredare the walkways outside, with common areas filled with large bean-bag style chairs under a gray sky Wednesday. Competing nations’ flags flapped in the strong desert wind, a large screen also present at the site for fans to watch matches. Workers milled about the site, checking on its final touches.
The brightly colored cabins, each with thin walls, are designed to hold one or two people with twin beds, a nightstand, a small table and chair, air conditioning, a toilet and a shower inside.
Each will go for around $200 a night — $270 with board — as the tournament goes on. Some 60% of the cabins are already booked for the tournament, said Omar al-Jaber, the head of accommodation at Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for the tournament.
There will be other rooms offered at $80 a night farther out than this site near Doha International Airport and Hamad International Airport, both of which will be seeing flights at all hours during the tournament. Planes rumbled overhead during the visit Wednesday.
Those staying at the Fan Village can expect a 40-minute commute to stadium sites.
“Most of the fan(s) they prefer if it’s not a hotel, they prefer the apartment and villa,” al-Jaber said, noting those options are managed by French hospitality company Accor. However, those wanting budget accommodation will come to this site and the other for cheaper options, he said.
In the lead-up to the tournament, concerns about hotel room space and high prices for the rooms available have trailed Qatar, which lacks hotel capacity for all teams, workers, volunteers and fans at the World Cup. So Doha has created camping and cabin sites, hiring cruise ships, and encouraging fans to stay in neighboring countries and fly in for games.
Qatar has estimated it will have 130,000 rooms per day for the tournament.
Already, nearby Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has planned for an influx of World Cup fans who want to stay there where their money may go further.
“Now, the shuttle flights option, it’s one of the options for the people who stay already in our neighbor countries and … they would like to just to spend a day for to attend the match,” al-Jaber said. “So this is a good option for them in a state of their case.”
He added: “If they would like to come and stay, they are more than welcome, of course, and there is a many, many options for them.”
There are still multiple options available for fans in Qatar available to rent, ranging from hotels, cruise ship rooms, traditional dhow sailing vessels and tents, the fan village, porta cabins and caravans. al-Jaber said.
“We have enough accommodation and people still they can come and enjoy the tournament and of course they can choose what they are looking for from the accommodation,” he said.
Senegal forward Sadio Mane will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because of an injury he sustained in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
Mane was replaced in the 15th minute by Leroy Sane after going down.
The 30-year-old headed straight down the tunnel for further treatment after being substituted.
He is a key cog of Aliou Cissé’s side, who face the Netherlands in their opening Group A game on November 21 before taking on hosts Qatar, then Ecuador at the World Cup.
Mane scored Senegal’s winning penalty in the shootout victory over Egypt to clinch their first Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this year.
It comes just 12 days before Mane’s Senegal play their first game at the 2022 World Cup against the Netherlands.
Cristian Volpato’s decision on his international allegiance is a personal one that “should not be sped up”, Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has said.
With the 18-year-old scoring two goals and contributing one assist in just 106 minutes of Serie A football for Roma, a fierce battle for Volpato’s services at international level has emerged.
Born in New South Wales, Volpato is also eligible to represent Italy and has featured at youth level for the European side.
Australia had hoped the lure of World Cup football, with the Socceroos tackling France, Tunisia and Denmark in Group D in Qatar, would persuade Volpato to select his country of birth – with European champions Italy not qualifying for the tournament.
However, Volpato rejected the call-up, not wishing to rush into a decision, and Mourinho believes it was the right call.
“I think it is a personal decision and the club has not been involved. As a coach, for example, I would refuse to call up a player, even a young one, in a situation like that,” he said in a press conference.
“What I understand is that he is at the beginning of his career and that he’s growing with Roma by getting more minutes in consecutive matches.
18,350 – Cristian Volpato (18 years, 350 days) has become the youngest AS Roma player to both score and deliver an assist in a Serie A match since Opta started collecting this kind of data (since 2004/05). Solver.#VeronaRomapic.twitter.com/UgCBjmSQVY
“It’s not like last year where he played just one game against Verona and then he didn’t play again, I think he has now played four games in a row.
“He is in a development phase where I think he has to focus on building his future and not on certain decisions where maybe someone else wants to accelerate a process that should not be sped up.”
Volpato used social media on Wednesday to issue a comment on the matter.
“I’ve seen lots of speculation about decisions I have supposedly taken at international level: the truth is I am just at the start of my professional career and I am totally focused on continuing that process at Roma,” he posted on Instagram.
“Making any sort of rushed decision about my international future at this early stage risks being extremely premature.
“There will be plenty of time for me to make the decision that feels right for me, but right now I know my focus needs to be continuing to work hard each and every day in order to continue improving as a player.”
Sadio Mane will unfortunately not partake in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Senegalese has been left injured following Bayern Munich’s league game on Tuesday, November 8.
Mane went down on 15 minutes and had to be replaced by Leroy Sane.
“He’ll have to have an X-ray to see what’s happened. He took a blow to his tibial plateau [the head of the shin]. It’s a painful spot,” said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann.
It comes just 13 days before Mane’s Senegal play their first game at the 2022 World Cup against the Netherlands.
Bayern, meanwhile, cruised to victory with Serge Gnabry scoring a hat-trick.
However, French newspaper, L’Equipe reports the Senegal starman will not be available for the Mundial to be staged in Qatar.
The former Liverpool player is reported to be suffering from a tendon and is expected to miss several weeks of competition.
Senegal coach Aliou Cissé is due to announce his list of players who will go to Qatar on Friday.
EA Sports has used FIFA 23 to predict the outcome of the 2022 World Cup.
Argentina has been projected to beat Brazil in an all-South American final.
Lionel Messi is also forecasted to win the Golden Boot with a return of seven goals in eight matches.
Interestingly, EA Sports has correctly picked the winners from each of the last three World Cup finals and are looking to make it four on the spin – while they also predicted the outcome for the team of the tournament.
Victors Argentina unsurprisingly dominate, with Emiliano Martinez, Marcos Acuna, Leandro Paredes, and Rodrigo de Paul joining Messi in the side for this year’s competition, according to the video game.
Defeated finalists Brazil have Marquinhos, Vinicius Junior and Richarlison in the XI, with the team completed by France duo Kylian Mbappe and Raphael Varane, as well as Portugal’s Joao Cancelo.
The tournament gets underway on November 20 and Brazil and reigning Copa America champions Argentina will have high hopes, as they look to end a 20-year dominant streak by European nations.
Dani Alves will become Brazil’s oldest World Cup star after earning a recall for Qatar 2022, while Roberto Firmino has missed out on Tite’s final squad, with Gabriel Martinelli preferred.
Alves is now 39 and made his international debut in 2006, but he is heading to his third World Cup this year.
The former Barcelona right-back will make Selecao history, with Djalma Santos – 37 at the 1966 World Cup – previously their oldest player at a finals.
“I didn’t come here to please people on Twitter, which I don’t even know what percentage of the Brazilian people represents,” the coach said.
“I respect differing opinions and I’m not here to convince everyone. I just want to give information so that people democratically form their own opinion.
“Now, everyone has their opinion and everyone has my respect.”
3.5 – Dani Alves created 3.5 chances per game in the Liga MX this season, the most of any player in the tournament. Meritocracy. pic.twitter.com/jsysnmtm8T
Alves’ inclusion was the standout news from Tite’s squad announcement on Monday, although the coach also had a big call to make in attack.
Arsenal pair Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus each made the cut, but Liverpool’s Firmino did not due to the wealth of alternative options at Tite’s disposal.
Firmino does not return after being named in the Brazil squad at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, although nine members of that group are included again.
Alisson and Ederson remain among the goalkeepers, while defenders Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Danilo all return.
Manchester United pair Fred and Casemiro are unsurprising choices in midfield, as Neymar again joins Jesus up front amid a sensational season with Paris Saint-Germain.
Brazil World Cup squad in full:
Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras); Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea); Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham); Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).
Ghanaian player Kudus Mohammed, is off the view that for the Black Stars to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, personal glory must take a second seat.
The Black Stars are participating in the global championship for the first time after being excluded from Russia 2018, where France won.
Kudus, who has been playing well for Ajax, was selected for the 55-man preliminary team and will probably travel to the Asian nation for the competition.
According to Kudus, the success of the West African powerhouse is key over personal achievement and has set sights on helping the country progress to the knockout face.
“It feels really good to be honest [going to my first world cup] but it will be better with better performances and leaving a mark over there [in Qatar]. The goal is not just to play at the World Cup. The goal is to leave a mark as a nation and we really want to do well,” Kudus Mohammed told TV3
“My personal goal comes with the team and it’s because if the team doesn’t go far then the personal goals don’t come in. Like I said before, the main goal is to help the team get out of the group. The further we go, the more they see the individuals.”
“I think it’s one step at a time. Right now the main focus is to get out of the group and the next challenge comes,” he added.
Ghana has been housed in Group H at the mundial against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
The Black Stars will open their World Cup account against Portugal on November 24 before taking on Uruguay and South Korea respectively.
The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.
29 players are expected to be dropped from the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Otto Addo, who is the head coach for the side has released a 55-man provisional squad for the Mundial that is scheduled to kick off later this month in Qatar.
A final 26-man squad is expected to be announced for the tournament on November 14.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will officially open camp on November 10 in Abu Dhabi and will take on Switzerland on November 17.
Ghana, who are making their fourth appearance at the global showpiece has been housed in Group H.
The Black Stars will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up its group stage adventure with its much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
Head coach for the side, Otto Addo has announced a 55-man provisional squad for the Mundial scheduled to kick off from November 20 to December 18.
Ekuban has struggled to return to the national team for the past four years.
The former Leeds United striker on March 2019 earned represent Ghana in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ekuban scored his first competitive goal for the Black Stars of Ghana on his debut against the Harambee Stars of Kenya in an AFCON Qualifier on 23 March 2019 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Since then, the former Chievo Verona forward has not earned a call-up to the national team.
Ekuban has however made a total of six appearances for Genoa in the ongoing Serie B campaign and has scored just once in the process.
Meanwhile, Otto Addo is expected to name his final 26-man squad for the tournament on November 14.
Ghana, who are making their fourth appearance at the global showpiece has been housed in Group H.
The Black Stars will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will officially open camp on November 10 in Abu Dhabi and will take on Switzerland on November 17.
The speech made on November 4, 2022, in front of lawmakers focused on the World Cup’s potential financial, sports, tourism, and economic benefits.
The government has allocated $14 million for the Black Stars’ campaign in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mustapha Ussif revealed.
According to a budget breakdown, Ghana intends to compete in the World Cup semifinals.
However, if the national team finishes in the top four in the competition, the budget for the semifinal is set at $14,184,100 million.
Mustapha Ussif said Ghana stands to gain between $27 million dollars to $42million in case it advances to the finals.
But the for the three group matches against Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay, the government has budgeted US$8,166,200. 00 million.
With the country already getting $1.5million and an additional $9 million for participating in the World Cup, Ghana stands to gain a profit of nearly $2 million by just participating in the group stages of the World Cup.
According to him, part of the $1.5 million they received from FIFA was “useful to organizing the team’s friendly matches to improve technical and managerial readiness for Qatar.”
In 2010, the government reportedly budgeted US$19 million for the tournament in South Africa.
In 2014 when the country’s participation was rocked with chaos and disgrace, the government then reportedly spent $9,622,170 million on three matches the country participated in.
Ghana’s 2022 World Cup campaign is set to suffer a major blow following the injury of Stade Rennes star Kamaldeen Sulemana.
Sulemana is a doubt for the biggest soccer mundial after injuring his ankle in training this week.
The Ghana international has suffered what appears to be a serious injury with 16 days until Ghana’s first game.
But his coach Bruno Genesio is hoping that the enterprising winger will be fit before the start og the mundial in Qatar.
He was not in the matchday squad when Rennes played a 1-1 draw with AEK Larnaca in the final round of the Europa League group stage.
After the game, Rennes head coach Bruno Genesio confirmed the Ghanaian was injured and expressed hope that the player will be fit for the World Cup.
“He had pain in his ankle yesterday, he was injured. I hope for him that he will be fine for the World Cup,”
Sulemana is unlikely to play for Rennes again until after the World Cup in Qatar, according to French journalist Thomas Rassouli, who was present at the post-game press conference.
“With how things are looking, he might not be on the pitch for Rennes until after the World Cup,” he said to TV3.
The 20-year-old has appeared in 14 games this season, scoring one goal and assisting two others.
Otto Addo named Kamaldeen to his provisional squad, but due to the latest setback, he may be left out of the final squad, which is due in nine days.
Ghana has been housed in Group H at the mundial against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
The Black Stars will open their World Cup account against Portugal on November 24 before taking on Uruguay and South Korea respectively.
The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.
Former Ghana captain John Mensah has charged the Black Stars players to be mentally strong ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars is returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018, where France emerged as winners.
“They have to prepare their mind well because in every tournament, the first game is very important. If you get the morale from the first game with a win, it keeps the team morale high so that they can go on well”
“They have to stay together as a team, fight together and I believe they can achieve for themselves and as a nation at large”
Ghana has been paired against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H.
The biggest soccer mundial will be staged in Qatar between November and December with 32 countries set to battle it out for the ultimate.
The Black Stars will tackle Portugal in the opening game of the Group before facing Asian and South American giants South Korea and Uruguay respectively.
Ghana international Alexander Djiku has recovered from a hamstring injury and has begun training with Strasbourg teammates.
Djiku picked up an injury while in action for Strasbourg in their game against Toulouse on October 23.
The tough-tackling defender was forced off after 26 minutes due to the injury setback in the clash.
As a result, the Montpellier-born defender missed his sides game against giants Marseille last weekend.
But the defender has been spotted in a group training and is expected to be available for this weekend fixture for Strasbourg.
His return come as a good news for Ghana as the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaches.
Ghana has been housed in Group H at the mundial against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
The Black Stars will open their World Cup account against Portugal on November 24 before taking on Uruguay and South Korea respectively.
The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.
Former AshantiGold SC goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda believes the Black Stars have the quality to make an impact at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The playing body of the current team has come under the spotlight following the last two friendly games against Brazil and Nicaragua.
The West African country suffered a 3-0 defeat against the five-time world champions before recording a narrow 1-0 win over the Central American country.
With less than three weeks to start of the tournament, the Black Stars will commence preparations for the upcoming Mundial on November 10 in Abu Dhabi.
However, the strength of the team will be tested against Switzerland in a friendly on November 17 before the team arrives in Doha on November 19.
With the quality of the team being questioned by many football fans, Dauda, who featured in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with the Black Stars is convinced the team has what it takes to go far.
Speaking to Graphic Sports, the former Black Stars first choice goalkeeper insisted the team will make an impact with the quality of players available.
Ghana after exiting the group phase in Rio and after failing to qualify for the last edition of the Mundial hosted in Russia will be hoping to improve their performance.
The Black Stars will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
The 22nd edition of the biggest world football tournament will kick off from November 20 to December 18.
