Ghana international, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is racing to get fit in time to make the final Black Stars squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The SC Freiburg forward is one of 55 players submitted to FIFA by Ghana head coach Otto Addo in his provisional squad.
Unfortunately, he could miss the World Cup due to an injury that has seen him miss a number of games at club level.
Today, the unfit attacking midfielder was not in action when SC Freiburg whipped Union Berlin 4-1 in the German Bundesliga.
This has raised more concern on his fitness level with reports indicating that he will need to be assessed one last time before Ghana’s last pre-tournament friendly match.
Meanwhile, Ghana head coach Otto Addo is set to announced his final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Monday, November 14.
The announcement will put an end to the speculations that has dominated the media in the past week.
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana has been pitted in Group H where the Black Stars will play their first match against Portugal on November 24.
Subsequently, Ghana will take on South Korea and Uruguay to conclude the group stages of the Qatar tournament.
Ex-Ghana international, Razak Brimah has indicated his readiness to slot in for any of the injured Black Stars players ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ahead of the start of this year’s global showpiece, Ghana has been hit with various injury setbacks which has left head coach Otto Addo sweating on his final squad for the tournament.
As already reported by your most trusted football online portal in the country, goalkeepers Richard Ofori and Joseph Wollacott have both sustained various injuries that is set is set to rule them out of the upcoming comment.
In the midst of the injury concern, veteran Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah is pleading for a chance to return to the Black Stars.
According to the goalkeeper, he is on standby if his services are needed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“Always ready for the motherland,” Razak Brimah has said in a post on his social media.
Ghana’s Black Stars have been dealt a massive blow as first and second choice goalkeeping duo of Jojo Wollacot and Richard Ofori have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injury, Footballghana.com can report.
Wollacot pulled out in Charlton Athletics 3-3 draw against Burton Albion on Saturday after injury his finger in the warm up.
A close source has told Footballghana.com the former Swindon Town shot stopper suffered what seems to be a serious injury and has been ruled out of the biggest soccer mundial to be staged in Qatar.
Meanwhile, the second vice captain of the national team who was not in action for Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier League will miss the tournament.
As a result, Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has been handed late call up to the Black Stars.
The former Ghana U-20 goalkeeper who was named in the 55-man provisional squad lists was initially dropped by the technical handlers of the Black Stars.
But recent injuries to first and second choice goalkeepers of the national team have boosted Danlad Ibrahim’s chances of making his first World Cup appearance.
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.
Ghana will open their World Cup account against Portugal before taking Uruguay and South Korea respectively.
The Black Stars will announce their final squad on Monday, November 14.
Ghana is making a return to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018, where France emerged as winners.
Ghana coach, Otto Addo is set to make late changes in his squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Addo, 44, is scheduled to announce the Black Stars’ final 26-man squad for the Mundial having released a 55-man provisional squad last week.
With less than 24 hours to name the squad, key players have suffered an injury that has ruled them out of the World Cup.
Charlton Athletic goalkeeper and Ghana’s first choice, Jojo Wollacott has been ruled out of the tournament after picking up an injury on Saturday.
The 25-year-old suffered a finger injury against Burton Albion and club insiders have told Footballghana.com that the former Swondown Twon goalkeeper will miss the Mundial.
Orlando Pirate goalkeeper, Richard Ofori is also set to miss the tournament in the Asian country with an injury.
The injury was confirmed by Pirates as the team prepared to play arch-rival Kaizer Chiefs in the semifinals of this season’s Black Label Cup tournament.
Ofori is one of three Orlando Pirates players on the team’s injury list with the other two being defenders Thabiso Monyane and Innocent Maela.
However, a club source speaking to Footballghana.com confirmed the former Wa All Stars goalie will miss the tournament.
Real Mallorca midfielder, Baba Iddrisu has also been ruled out of the tournament.
The dynamic midfielder suffered an injury against Athletico Madrid on Thursday and after several scans conducted, the 25-year-old has been ruled out of the tournament, a club insider told footballghana
Otto Addo is now set to make late changes in his squad as he prepares to officially release the list on Monday mornin
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 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.
Ghanaian forward Isaac Nuhu scored for KAS Eupen in their 5-5 draw against Zulte Waregem in the Belgian First Division A on Saturday.
Nuhu, who was booked for a foul put up an impressive display to help his side seal a vital away point in the last round of games before the break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The 20-year-old lasted the entire duration of the game at the Elindus Arena.
He scored his side’s 3rd goal as they took a 3-2 lead heading into the first half. He found the back of the net in the 41st minute after he was assisted by Konan N’Dri, who scored Eupen first goal.
After the recess, the hosts scored three goals with the away team scoring two as the game ended in a 5-5 draw.
Nuhu has now scored two goals and provided one assist in 15 league games this season for KAS Eupen
Two of the three sons—Andre Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew—of one of the greatest players to have ever represented Ghana’s Black Stars, the maestro Abedi Ayew, seem to consistently incite conflict among Ghanaians whenever the Black Stars are involved in a match.
Some fans contend that they no longer play well enough to merit call-ups. These calls ought to go to fresh faces who are more capable and ready to compete. Others believe that since they are two of our most crucial players, their call-ups are merited.
There shouldn’t, in my opinion, be such a significant rift over the brothers’ selection for Ghana’s World Cup team. I’ll explain why.
Dede Ayew
The older of the two, Dede Ayew, made his international debut for Ghana in 2007 while still a teenager. He has now progressed to captain the Black stars. He has 109 caps and has scored 23 goals for his country. Nobody embodies commitment and passion more than Dede Ayew, the team’s current captain.
He is constantly willing to put in a lot of effort and sweat to ensure the success of the nation. A player’s call-up to his national team is always an honor, and Dede always gives his best effort when he receives that call-up. His leadership skills and drive to inspire his teammates to step up their game when they are struggling are excellent qualities to have on the team.
Many spectators mock him and label him “choirmaster” for his clapping and hand motions on the field, failing to recognize the psychological impact it may have on the players. As team captain, he also serves as the coach’s mouthpiece. When a player makes a mistake that costs the team a goal or wastes a significant scoring opportunity, he serves as the initial source of encouragement for the players.
Earning over 100 caps for Ghana is no small feat. He has played in two FIFA World Cups (2010 and 2014), as well as seven Africa Cup of Nations (2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021), helping them finish runners-up in 2010 and 2015, and was top goalscorer at the latter tournament.
This demonstrates the caliber of player he is and the range of experience he brings to the team. No other squad member has this much international tournament experience. Dede Ayew has played for teams who have won championships and teams that have faced relegation throughout his club career.
He worked hard for victory in relegation battles and scored several crucial goals when it mattered most. Although the Black Stars group includes opponents like Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea, it is never impossible. He is a very good option off the bench when the stars are chasing the game, even if he is not named in the starting 11. His heading ability is very underrated. He can move well off the ball to attack the proper gaps for crosses and even tower over larger, taller defenders to score goals.
Jordan Ayew
The youngest of the three Ayew brothers, Jordan, made his senior debut for Ghana in a 2010 victory against Swaziland in an AFCON Qualification match. Since then, he has consistently played for the national side. He has 83 total caps for the Black Stars and has scored 19 goals, 4 less than his brother Dede. Jordan is a dependable player for Crystal Palace at the club level, starting 10 games and substituting in the other 3 this season.
This demonstrates his level of involvement. He plays a very tactical role in assisting players like Wilfried Zaha to succeed, as can be shown by looking at some of his games this season. When Jordan Ayew is played on the right wing, Zaha remains high and wide as the danger on the counterattack, therefore giving Jordan greater defensive responsibilities. When Palace decides to defend in a mid or low block, Jordan tucks into midfield as needed. He is a crucial member of Patrick Viera’s team thanks to his tactical prowess.
Jordan can be utilized similarly or more offensively for the national team because he can also play as a striker. When switching plays or struggling to build out of defense, his holdup play might make him a viable target for long balls. There is no truth to the many Ghanaians’ complaints that he is sluggish and lazy.
He is among the most diligent forwards you will come across. His dedication and perseverance make him a very special profile to have in front of the press. Whatever your personal opinion of the brothers may be, if they are not called up, their very specific profiles will be missed.
With so many new players on the team, Andre Dede Ayew’s leadership, wisdom, and passion are desperately needed. Players who have participated in international competitions before and have excelled should absolutely be included because more than half of the players will be making their debuts there.
Jordan Ayew also possesses the tactical adaptability to enable the coach to make specific tactical modifications throughout a game as needed.
All in all, you don’t just get rid of your captain, your most experienced players, and two of your top scorers when heading into a tournament. It is essential to gradually replace older players who aren’t providing their best while giving new players time and encouragement to step into those large shoes as the team continues to establish a solid foundation for the years to come. New and young players are frequently overwhelmed by too much pressure.
To sum up, the Ayew brothers always play with passion for the Black Stars because they love their country. Whatever the opinions of the supporters, if they are not included in the squad, they will be missed during the world cup.
Rangers, who performed woefully in this season’s UEFA Champions League want to beef up their striking department with the acquisition of the 22-year-old.
Semenyo is currently contracted to the English Championship side where he is having a good time.
This season, the striker has been hampered with injuries but has still played a key role for the club.
Semenyo has played 15 games in the English Championship, scored three goals and provided one assist in the process.
Song Min-gyu’s goal in the first half gave South Korea a 1-0 victory over Iceland in South Korea’s last friendly game at the Hwaseong Sports Complex Main Stadium on Friday and brought an end to all programs before the 2022 World Cup which will be held in Doha, Qatar.
A 3-4-3 formation was used by South Korea at first. Song Min-kyu and Kwon Chang-hoon were to the left and right of Jo Gyu-seong, who was in the front. Baek Seung-ho and Jung Woo-young collaborated in midfield, and Hong-cheol and Yoon Jong-gyu were assigned to play left and right wingback, respectively. Park Ji-soo, Kwon Kyung-won, and Kim Young-kwon made up the back three line. Kim Seung-gyu was the goalkeeper.
South Korea took the lead in the 32nd minute of the first half. Min-gyu Song scored a header after receiving a cross from Jo Kyu-seong.
South Korea will take on the Black Stars of Ghana on the 28th of November
Chelsea forward, Callum Hudson-Odoi will not be representing any country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup although he is eligible to play for both England and Ghana.
The talented youngster has according to reports held talks with officials from Ghana over the possibility of finally switching his allegiance to play for the Black Stars.
However, per close sources, the player who is currently on loan at German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen decided to snub Ghana at this point in time.
Although he knows saying yes to Ghana would have earned him a place in the Black Stars squad for the world cup, it is understood that he opted to keep his chances open with the England national team.
The forward believes he still has a good chance of becoming a key player for the Three Lions and hence wants to be open.
While he has been snubbed by England head coach Gareth Southgate for this year’s world cup, Callum Hudson-Odoi is confident that he will excel at Bayer Leverkusen this season to merit a place in the England squad for the next assignments after the world cup.
The Ghana Football Association in collaboration with the Ghana Airports Company Limited and DPP Outdoor Limited have branded the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) with Black Stars materials to excite the traveling public and visitors.
Images of players of the senior national team, the Black Stars in cut-out mannequins and visuals on airport LED screens are means of ensuring that patrons of the airport will have a feel of Ghana’s 4th participation at the World Cup.
The mannequins which have been displayed at the Terminal 3 of the Airport, were done with support from Advertising giants DDP Outdoor Limited and the Ghana Airport Company.
The cut-outs were made from pictures taken from Ghana’s last two friendly matches against Brazil and Nicaragua which saw the Black Stars outdooring the jerseys they will wear for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Travellers who patronize the Airport have been taking pictures with the mannequins of the Black Stars players at the Arrival and Departure halls of the Airport.
The Ghana Airport Company will provide space for the display at the Airport throughout the duration of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the next home match of the Black Stars in March, 2023.
The senior national team will commence camping for the World Cup on Monday, November 14, 2022 in Abu Dhabi before travelling to their team base in Doha, Qatar for the Mundial.
Head Coach Otto Addo will announce his 26-man squad for the tournament on Monday, November 14, 2022 in Accra.
Son Heung-min, a forward for Tottenham, has been added to South Korea‘s 26-man World Cup squad after the player declared himself fit.
The squad was announced by Paulo Bento former coach of Portugal. He also stated that he is talking to Tottenham’s medical staff and doesn’t know when South Korea’s number 7 will start training.
“We are in contact with him and the Tottenham medical service. We don’t have the exact day when he can train with the team. We have to wait, we have to analyze his condition from day to day. We have time to decide. The most important thing is that he recovers as well as possible, he feels comfortable and then we will make the final decision,” Bento said.
South Korea is in Group H with Ghana, Portugal, and Uruguay.
Below is the full squad:
Goalkeepers : Kim Seung-gyu (Al-Shabab/KSA), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Motors), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan)
Defenders : Kwon Kyung-won (Gamba Osaka/JPN), Kim Moon-hwan (Jeonbuk Motors), Kim Min-jae (Naples/ITA), Kim Young-gwon (Ulsan), Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk Motors), Kim Tae -Hwan (Ulsan), Yoon Jong-gyu (FC Seoul), Cho Yu-min (Daejeon Hana Citizen), Hong Chul (Daegu FC)
Midfielders : Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon Sangmu), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Motors), Lee Kang-in (Real Mallorca/ESP) and Lee Jae-sung (Mainz/GER). Jeong Woo-yeong (Freiburg/GER), Hwang In-beom (Olympiakos/GRE), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers/England), Song Min-kyu (Jeonbuk Motors), Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan/ CHN), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul)
“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.
Netherlands announced their squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Friday, omitting Ajax forward Brian Brobbey.
The forward is not included in Luis Van Gal’s 26-man squad for the biggest soccer mundial to be staged in Qatar next week.
This means the former RB Leipzig can still feature for the Black Stars in subsequent tournaments.
After the World Cup, Ghana is expected to continue pursuing for the enterprising forward for future competitions.
Brian Brobbey, who made a return to Ajax in the summer still has the chance of playing for the Black Stars in the future.
Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong who is on the radar of the Ghana FA has made the list for the mundial, there is no chance for the Bayer Leverkusen defender to play for the Black Stars.
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan says Ghanaians are their own enemies ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar later this month.
The former Sunderland player has reacted to the recent brouhaha surrounding Black Stars recent call-up for the upcoming FIFA Mundial.
He was the main striker for the Black Stars when they made their first-ever appearance in Germany 2006 and scored the country’s first-ever goal at the tournament.
He was named Ghana’s captain ahead of the 2014 edition when Ghana exited the competition at the group stages and was the only time Ghana failed to qualify from the Group stages.
Being in Doha, the Ghana Football Association have reportedly settled on DoubleTree by Hilton – Doha Downtown as the team hotel for the Black Stars during the World Cup.
The ‘Only All Suites DoubleTree in Doha’ is one of the over 600 hotels owned by DoubleTree by Hilton spread across the globe.
The DoubleTree by Hilton – Doha Downtown is 10 minutes from the city center, Mushreib Museum, Souq Waqif, and the National Museum of Qatar.
Ghana will play its first game against the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal team on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Stadium 974 before taking on Korea and Uruguay respectively.
Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah has revealed that the camp of the Black Stars was terrible after Laryea Kingston was dropped from the squad ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Having missed out in 2006 due to suspension, Laryea was hoping to make the Black Stars squad for the Mundial in South Africa.
However, he was again dropped for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by coach Milovan Rajevac despite being part of a provisional squad that camped in France ahead of the tournament.
Appiah, who was the skipper of the side at the time, has disclosed that the mood around camp was terrible after the winger’s axe.
“In France 2010 when Laryea Kingston was dropped, it was very difficult because when we talk about the World Cup, Laryea Kingston was one of the players who made it possible for Ghana. In 2006 he couldn’t get a chance to go to Germany,” Appiah told JoyNews.
“In 2010 we camped in France and he was dropped, it was bad to see Laryea Kingston that evening. It was difficult because you don’t know what was going through his head that night because he did everything possible for the team to qualify.
“I went to his room with Richard Kingson his brother and it was terrible. I went to sleep thinking of Laryea Kingston, it was bad, very bad.”
Laryea was a mainstay in the Black Stars between 2002 and 2010, making 41 appearances and scoring six goals.
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,”
The Ghana Football Association have confirmed that there will be a live press conference for Black Stars coach, Otto Addo to announcement his final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In a communique sighted by GhanaWeb, the GFA announced Monday, November 14, 2022, as the day Black Stars coach, Otto Addo will announce his final World Cup squad to Ghanaians live on TV.
According to grapevine, Felix Afena-Gyan, Mubarak Wakaso, John Painstil, Majeed Ashimeru, and Jeffrey Schlupp are the major names dropped from the 55-man squad.
They will begin their World Cup campaign against Portugal on November 24, followed by South Korea on November 28, and conclude against Uruguay on December 2 at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakra.
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.
Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew is set to sign a new two-year deal at Crystal Palace.
The 29-year-old will sign the deal before heading to the World Cup in Qatar with the Black Stars.
Jordan was expected to leave the club this summer but the head coach for the side, Patrick Vieira wants the striker to stay at the club.
The former Swansea City forward will sign a deal until 2024. He has been pivotal for the Eagles in the ongoing season.
Jordan has been deployed to play in different position by Vieira.
Jordan Ayew has so far made a total of 14 appearances for the club but he is yet to find the back of the net.
He is expected to feature against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup tonight.
The striker has been named in Ghana’s provisional squad for the Mundial in Qatar but he is expected to make the final 26-man squad for the tournament that is expected to be named on November 14 by Otto Addo, who is the head coach of the Black Stars.
Former Ghana international, John Paintsil, has said the Black Stars are capable of playing in the semifinal of the 2022 World Cup if they get the needed support.
After a poor showing in the 2014 Mundial in Brazil and failing to make it to the last edition in Russia, Ghana has returned to the global showpiece for the fourth time.
The Black Stars, who will hope for a better and improved performance have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
Ghana, who are heading to the 22nd edition of the Mundial as the lowest-ranked team has been tipped not to go beyond the group phase.
However, Paintsil, who played in the 2006 and 2010 World Cup implored the players to approach the tournament game by game.
According to him, the team has what it takes to play in the semifinal but has called on Ghanaians to unite and support the playing body.
“As an experienced ex-international, I will urge the players to take one game at a time. Despite having some history with Uruguay, we have two other teams to play in the group, so I think we should take it game by game,” he told GNA.
“Black Stars can go far, we have been there several times and we have the experience. We deserve to get to the semi-final or final. I believe coming together to support and believe in the boys can motivate them,” he added. Ghana will open camp on November 10 before Otto Addo names his final 26-man squad on November 14.
The Black Stars will play a test game against Switzerland on November 17 before heading to Doha on November 19.
Following his superb performance in Tuesday night’s 2-0 English Championship loss to Watford, Reading manager Paul Ince showered praise on Ghanaian left-back Abdul Baba Rahman.
One of the Royals’ brighter spots at Vicarage Road was the 28-year-old, who played the full game.
Baba Rahman has featured in nine league games for Reading so far this season.
“Some of the decision making left me dumbfounded at times – [I am thinking] what do you see when you make that decision? But they did try, gave their all, Rahman was excellent,” Ince said in post-match interview.
“It’s always a tough place to come. We’ve played six out of the top nine now so we won’t be judged on Watford, Burnley and teams like that. It’s teams around us where we need to pick up points against.”
The Chelsea loanee has been included in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad which will be whittled down to 26 players.
Black Stars 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 will play Switzerland in an International friendly on November 17, before travelling to Qatar for the World Cup.
Laryea Kingston, a former winger for Ghana, thinks the Black Stars would do admirably at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The four-time African champions, who missed the most recent tournament in Russia in 2018, have returned to the World Cup.
In response to their recent underwhelming performance, the Black Stars have faced criticism.
However, Laryea believes the technical team led by Otto Addo will be able to lead the side to perform.
“I am however very optimistic about a good outing at the World Cup,” he told GNA Sports. “We have a solid technical team because they work in an elite environment, so they know what is at stake.
“Most of the technical team members have been to the World Cup, so they know what is at stake. I know Ghanaians are not too confident, but they should think back at what happened in the 2006 World Cup. We were out during the group stages at the 2006 AFCON, but when we went to the World Cup, we saw what Ghana did.
“So, for me, I think we will go there and do well,” he said.
Ghana has been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
The Black Stars will take on Switzerland in a friendly game on November 17 before flying to Doha on November 19.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has released another set of players who will not be playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Crystal Palace midfielder, Jeffrey Schlupp, Cremonese striker Felix Afena-Gyan, and Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru, are the latest players to be dropped from Otto Addo’s 26-man squad.
According to sources, the trio were informed of Otto Addo’s decision via a personal call from the Black Stars’ head coach.
Joseph Paintsil’s exclusion was also confirmed on Tuesday.
Addo has yet to officially reveal his squad for this man’s World Cup, but he is personally phoning players to inform them of their exclusion or inclusion in the team.
Paintsil and Ashimeru were reportedly told there were other players considered better than them in their respective positions, while Addo reportedly told Schlupp he had not watched him enough to consider him for the team.
Ghana will open camp in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2022. They will engage Switzerland in an International friendly in the United Arab Emirates capital on November 17 before flying out to Qatar.
Ghana is housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, FourFourTwo has ranked Ghana’s senior national side, the Black Stars, as 24th in the world.
In recent weeks, all 32 participating nations, including the West African nation, have begun to release their new kits that will be utilized for the international exhibition.
This is their actual badge, though, featuring a football neatly encased in the pan-African colours of Ghana’s flag.
Among the five African countries that qualified for the tournament, Ghana is rated 3rd with Senegal and Cameroon taking up the 1st and 2nd places respectively while Tunisia and Morocco are ranked 4th and 5th respectively.
Black Stars make a return to the tournament after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia and 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 will play Switzerland in an International friendly on November 17, before travelling to Qatar for the World Cup.
Former captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has emphasized that the team benefited from their unrest at the 2014 World Cup.
When the team’s appearance fee was delayed, players threatened to skip practice in order to underperform the team in their final group match against Portugal.
However, the then NDC government airlifted 3 million dollars to the camp of the team ahead of the team but the Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to exit the tournament with just a point after three games.
“What happened in Brazil was unfortunate, but our predecessors paved the way and we did the same for the next generation to be where they are now,” Gyan told GHOne TV.
“A lot of mistakes were made in the past but now they have been rectified.
“Now when we are going into a tournament, these financial issues are sorted out way ahead of time to prevent a repeat of that event in Brazil.
“Hitherto, it was not done that way. We will get to a tournament before we begin negotiations (for our bonuses), which will lead to disruptions and loss of focus. It (the strike) was a blessing in disguise. We did what we had to do for our younger ones to benefit today,” he added.
Ghana failed to qualify for the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 but has made a return to the global showpiece scheduled to be hosted in Qatar.
Charles ‘CK’ Akonnor discusses how someone did not want him at the helm of the Ghana national team and pushed for his sacking ahead of the 2021 Afcon.
WHAT HAPPENED: The tactician was fired on September 13, 2021, after the Black Stars suffered a 1-0 loss away against South Africa in Group G’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
The move happened about four months before the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which was eventually held in Cameroon.
THE BIGGER PICTURE:
Milovan Rajevac was eventually appointed 11 days later, making a return to the team he had coached in 2010.
However, his stay was short-lived as Ghana performed poorly at Afcon and collected just a point in their group. The then 67-year-old was shown the door with Otto Addo taking his place.
The latter helped the Black Stars qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Akonnor has now stated he was hurt by the changes, insisting there was foul play.
WHAT HE SAID: “[Being the head coach at the 2021 Afcon] was a dream but one way or the other, somebody shut it down, who that person is, I don’t know,” Akonnor told Joy Sports’ Prime Take.
“I wouldn’t say so [I would have done better than what Rajevac did], but I had a plan and if that plan had worked, maybe we would have done better than we did.
“At least, the FA should have allowed me to go to the Afcon and come back because my contract was even running out. I was hurt but I am better now.”
Partey received 75 touches, completed 52 of 56 passes that were attempted, made all six of his long balls, won five of six ground battles, and made 13 recoveries.
Former Ghanaian coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor claims he wasn’t given the necessary support while coaching the Black Stars.
Kwesi Appiah’s contract expired in January 2020, and Akonnor was chosen to take over as the Black Stars‘ manager.
Due to the national team’s lackluster performance, the former Asante Kotoko coach was shown the door three months before the start of the AFCON competition in Cameroon in 2021.
He was then replaced by Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac, who went with the team to Cameroon, where Ghana experienced their worst-ever AFCON performance after amassing just a point.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Akonnor downplayed claims that he landed the Black Stars coaching job too early.
“No, [ I didn’t take the job too early]. I don’t think it was early, what I needed was encouragement and I didn’t get it,” he told JoySports.
“When you look at the atmosphere that I worked, it was a tough one. It got to a time I didn’t know who to trust, or who to speak to.
“I was in the middle of too many things which made it difficult for me, very difficult,” he emphasised.
“Listen,” he began the narration of his journey. “I had been an assistant, U-17, Frimpong Manso, I had been an assistant, Orlando [Wellington], U-20, I was assistant, Black Stars. I have coached Eleven Wise, Right to Dream Academy which is now the biggest Academy in West Africa, Hearts of Oak, big team; Kotoko, AshGold, and I am getting close to 50 [years old] and you say it was early for me?
“You want me to be 70 or 80 years old before I manage the team? It didn’t work as it ought to doesn’t mean it was too early for me,” he said.
Akonnor’s appointment was censured by even former teammates, one he says was very disappointing and discouraging.
“When I first started the job, a lot of people criticised my appointment which was disappointing. A lot of people who have played in the national team before and they know me; it is discouraging. It was more challenging and I was not too favoured. I don’t know what they were looking for.”
The loss of the Black Stars coaching prior to the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, according to former Ghanaian coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor, wounded him.
Due to the national team’s lackluster performance, the former Asante Kotoko coach was shown the door three months before the start of the AFCON competition in Cameroon in 2021.
He was then replaced by Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac, who went with the team to Cameroon, where Ghana experienced their worst-ever AFCON performance after amassing just a point.
Speaking on Joy Sports, the former Ghana midfielder who had the dream of leading the Black Stars at the AFCON tournament says his dream was shut down but was unable to disclose it.
“[Being the head coach at the 2021 AFCON] was a dream but one way or the other, somebody shut it down, who that person is, I don’t know,” he said on Joy Sports’ Prime Take.
“I wouldn’t say so [I would have done better than what Milovan Rajevac did], but I had a plan and if that plan had worked, maybe we would have done better than we did.
“At least, the FA should have allowed me to go to the AFCON and come back because my contract was even running out. I was hurt but I am better now.”
Ibrahim Sannie Daara has lauded the Black Stars technical team of the Black Stars, led by Otto Addo, saying they are top-notch.
Following the dismissal of Milovan Rajevac after the country’s poor performance in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Cameroon, the Ghana Football Association [GFA] named Otto Addo as the new head coach.
Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and George Boateng were named as the assistant coaches.
Former Brighton and Norwich manager, Chris Hughton was also named as the technical advisor for the team.
Addo and the rest of the technical team members masterminded Ghana’s qualification to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the expense of Nigeria.
Despite several Ghanaians calling for the exit of Otto Addo after Ghana’s friendly against Brazil and Nicaragua, Sannie Daara says the Borussia Dortmund assistant coach and the rest of the technical team are the right men for the job.
According to the former Ghana Football Association [GFA] Communications Director, they are top-notch and called on Ghanaians to support the team.
“Look at somebody like Otto Addo and the work he has done at Borussia Dortmund and even with the Black Stars, I think we must be convinced,” he said on Asempa FM.
“You have George Boateng who managed Aston Villa U-23 side and Chris Hughton, who has coached at the highest level in the Premier League, and Didi Dramani who has also worked with FC Nordsjaeland, these are men that are top notch.
“How many black coaches get top jobs in Europe but Otto Addo is at Dortmund. For me, we must support them and I know they are the right men for the job,” he added.
Otto Addo will lead the Black Stars to the Mundial in Qatar. He is expected to name his final 26-man squad on November 14.
Ghana has been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
Former Black Stars head coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has revealed a lot that happened during his tenure with the team.
Akonnor, who is a former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak head coach was shown the exit after a shaky start to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The former Ashgold gaffer replaced Kwesi Appiah after Ghana’s poor performance in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Egypt.
However, Akonnor was heavily criticized on most occasions for his player selection before games but revealed it is no secret that the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) imposed players on him.
“This is public knowledge,” he said on Prime Take which airs on Joy Sports.
“Many people out there just talk but they have no idea what was happening inside.
“Apart from Covid, it was a challenge controlling player call-ups,” he added.
In his tenure as head coach, the 48-year-old won four games and drew two, losing the other four before being replaced by Milovan Rajevac.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA)and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have settled on four coaches to travel with the Black Stars to the World Cup on a working attachment.
The trip will give them an opportunity to pick useful lessons from the biggest global showpiece and learn from the Black Stars Technical team.
The quartet include, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, a Premier League winner, formerly of Asante Kotoko who works as an Assistant Coach of the Black Galaxies, Samuel Boadu, Premier League and FA Cup winner with Hearts of Oak, Black Meteors Coach Ibrahim Tanko and Ignatius Osei Fosu, Assistant Coach of the Black Starlets.
The move forms part of strategies designed by the Ministry and the GFA to enhance the capacity of Ghanaian Coaches and to equip them with the modern trends of football.
Dr. Narteh Ogum and Boadu have been selected on the basis of their success with Asante Kotoko (League winner) and Accra Hearts of Oak (MTN FA Cup winner) last season.
For Ibrahim Tanko and Ignatius Osei Fosu, they were selected due to their role as Technical Instructors for the Technical Directorate of the GFA.
The four coaches will depart Accra next week with the rest of the backroom staff for the trainings camp in Abu Dhabi and later to Doha, Qatar for the World Cup.
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.
Ghanaian football legend, Sulley Ali Muntari has issued a heartfelt apology to the owner of Medeama Sporting Club, Moses Armah Parker who was a victim of his rage during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Muntari says that immediately after the incident in the Black Stars hotel in Brazil, he felt remorseful and has been looking for an opportunity to say sorry to the former Black Stars Management Committee member.
The former AC Milan midfielder explained that he had nothing personal against Mospaka but was forced to react after bottling up a lot of issues.
Muntari extended the apology to the family of the renowned businessman as he believes his actions might have caused them some discomfort.
I never had the chance to talk to him but I don’t think I had problems with him during the World cup. It was a pile of a lot of things that led to me bursting out. I’m someone who doesn’t talk and when I work, I work really hard.
“I don’t disrespect elders so it will take a lot of things for me to react unfortunately, he was sitting in front of me and things got really bad. Immediately it happened, and I felt really bad. I wasn’t thinking just about him but his daughter, his family, his wife, and all those things. It’s not right for someone to disrespect their father. I’ve looking for him to apologize to him for my behavior at that time but I have not seen him yet.
I will use this opportunity to apologize to him. I disgraced him and made people ridicule him. It was not intentional to do something like that. Whenever I see him, I will find a way to apologize to him directly. He is an elder and I’ve been looking for him for a long time. I’ve no bad feelings about him. It was not him but the situation,” he said.
Sulley Muntari also opened up on the things that led to the outburst and furor at the World Cup in Brazil.
Muntari who would not want to blame anyone hinted that the players were frustrated with the failure of the FA and government to fulfill the promises they made to the players.
According to him, the players would have been satisfied if the authorities were candid and honest with them instead of playing hide-and-seek with them.
“It’s like you keep on stabbing someone and not let the persons bleed. We sacrificed a lot and this is what we do for a living. I’m not saying you shouldn’t get paid but tell us that I’m not giving it to you today, I will give it to you next two days. Next two days, you give it to me but if I come and you say next three days, people are human,” he told Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV.
It will be recalled that Sulley Muntari allegedly assaulted Mospaka during a meeting between the leadership of the Black Stars players and the management committee.
Muntari was subsequently handed an indefinite suspension from the Black Stars. He has not played for the team since that incident in 2014. ”
Hearts of Oak duo of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Denis Korsah have been named in the 55-man Black Stars provisional squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars is returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018, where France emerged as winners.
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.
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Ghana coach Otto Addo on Friday announced his provisional list, with Barnieh and Korsah making up the squad.
Otto Addo is expected to trim the squad to 26 for the World Cup in the Asian country.
The Black Stars will take on Switzerland on November 17 before the start of the tournament on November 20.
Goalkeeper’s trainer of the Black Stars, Richard Kingson, says he is aiming to help the team play in the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The former Blackpool goalkeeper was a member of the Black Stars’ team that became only the third African nation to reach the last eight of the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa.
“We all have different feelings and different dimensions, you know, but me personally I have belief in the team,” Kingston, who was Ghana’s number one at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups said.
“I cannot assure you that we are going to win the trophy, but I am hoping that we will go more than the quarterfinals, so that I Richard Kingston, as the goalkeepers’ trainer, can set a new record.”
Ghana will open their campaign at the World Cup against Portugal on November 24 before coming up against South Korea four days later and Uruguay on December 2.
The Black Stars will officially open camp for the Mundial on November 10 and will take on Switzerland on November 17 in Abu Dhabi.
Former Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingston is hoping the Black Stars can surpass the 2010 World Cup feat in Qatar.
The Black Stars is returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018, where France emerged as winners
In an interview, Kingston, who was part of the 2010 squad says he is hoping the current Black Stars team can surpass their quarterfinal berth at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“Personally, I have belief in the Black Stars team but I cannot assure that we are going to win the trophy but I am hoping that we will surpass the quarterfinal berth in 2010 so that I, as the goalkeepers’ trainer will set a new record”
“This tournament is very important to me because I want to set a new record and because of that I have told my goalkeepers that I got to the quarterfinals with the Black Stars, so they have to break my record so I can set a new record”
The former Blackpool shot stopper is currently the goalkeepers coach of the Black Stars.
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 West African powerhouse 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.
Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil has disclosed that the Black Stars had something to prove against Nigeria in the final World Cup play-off after a poor 2021 AFCON campaign.
Coach Otto Addo, who replaced Milovan Rajevac ahead of the play-off qualified the Black Stars to the global showpiece following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja in March.
The Stars claimed the ticket to Qatar 2022 on the away goals rule.
“[Facing Nigeria] was a do-or-die game. If didn’t show anything for Ghanaians at the AFCON, then this is the moment to show them what we were capable of,” Paintsil said on ‘Star Connect.’
“Doing everything possible every game, especially the home game [in Kumasi] was really important for us. Also, it was really important for them to have a goal or to win. But it’s unfortunate we played 0-0, which was also good for us [going away in the next game]”
He added, “It was amazing because when he had the draw and we were going to play Nigeria, even though it was going to be a tough game, mentally the players were ready to sacrifice for the nation. Because it was the same squad from the AFCON, we knew ourselves very well so with Nigeria, through training we were just doing what we were asked to do by the coaches [regarding their weaknesses].”
“We needed to come out with glory because of the AFCON performance because Ghanaians like World Cup even more than the AFCON. The World Cup is special when they hear it.”
Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game in Group H on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.
Black Stars attacker Christopher Antwi-Adjei was forced to this week because of a hip bruise sustained in the last league game against VfL Wolfsburg. On Thursday, VfL Bochum coach Thomas Letsch explained this. Christopher Antwi-Adjei is expected to return on Friday.
It is unclear whether the Ghanaian attacker will return to the Blues and Whites’ starting lineup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
In May 2021, VfL Bochum, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, announced the signing of attacker Christopher Antwi-Adjei for the 2021–22 season. Christopher Antwi-Adjei signed a contract until 2024 and joined on a free transfer from SC Paderborn.
Christopher Antwi-Adjei has made seven appearances and assisted two for VfL Bochum in the German Bundesliga this season.
VfL Bochum is currently 17th in the league with seven points after twelve games. VfL Bochum has conceded 32 goals and scored 11 goals in the 2022/23 Bundesliga
Alfred Schreuder’s two strikers at Ajax this season in all competitions have been Kudus and Brian Brobbey.
Despite being the starter at the beginning of the season, Brobbey was benched in favor of Kudus, who became the center of the attack.
Following three consecutive starts off the bench, the Ghanaian made his starting debut in the UEFA Champions League victory over Rangers on Tuesday, November 1.
“You want to play every single game but Brobbey got the chance too and he was scoring and doing well too. He is my guy and I am happy for him but at the same time, we have healthy competition which is to push each other to do the best for the team.”
“I think it’s helping the whole team grow. There’s competition everywhere in every position so we just keep pushing each other in a positive way in training and pushing each other to the highest limit.”
“I still feel am best at number 10 but like I said, is for the team so any position I find myself I try to do my best for the team but I know I am best at number 10 position.”
Former Black Stars defender, Sam Johnson has backed the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ decision not to disclose the budget for the 2022 World Cup to the public until the tournament is over.
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif earlier said they have already budged for Ghana’s entire campaign in Qatar but he can not disclose the details to Ghanaians.
“We have budgeted for the entire tournament and where we are going to reach will determine how much we will going to spend. So until we finish the tournament, we can’t tell you (Ghanaians) how much we are going to spend but we have a budget estimated for the entire tournament,” Mustapha Ussif said as quoted by JoySports.
“Everyone knows the situation at hand in the country, there is economic crisis, so if they make the budget public I think it is going to disorganize everything.”
“We are in difficult times as a nation, for me, to play safe, I think they will prefer not to mention but if they go there and perform and the budget is disclosed there wouldn’t any complain,” he said as quoted by footballghana.com.
The Black Stars will begin their 2022 FIFA World Cup with an opening game against Portugal on Thursday, November 24 at the 974 Stadium in Doha, 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.
Former Ghana goalkeeper, Richard Kingston wants to set a new record with the Black Stars as goalkeepers’ trainer at 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.
In an interview, Kingston, who was part of the 2010 squad says he is hoping the current Black Stars team can surpass their quarterfinal berth at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The former Blackpool shot stopper played a huge role when Ghana reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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 West African powerhouse 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.
“Personally, I have belief in the Black Stars team but I cannot assure that we are going to win the trophy but I am hoping that we will surpass the quarterfinal berth in 2010 so that I, as the goalkeepers’ trainer will set a new record”
“This tournament is very important to me because I want to set a new record and because of that I have told my goalkeepers that I got to the quarterfinals with the Black Stars, so they have to break my record so I can set a new record”
The Black Stars 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.
Former Ghana international Sam Johnson has reacted to Ussif Mustapha’s led Sports Ministry decision not to make the budget for the 2022 World Cup public.
The Sports Minister recently confirmed budget for Ghana’s participation in the World Cup 2022 has been approved but will not be made public until after the tournament.
Ussif disclosed government has budget for the entire tournament and that the amount will be made public when Black Stars’ campaign ends.
“We have budgeted for the entire tournament, and where we are going to reach will determine how much we are going to spend,” he said on Saturday during Legends Walk.
“So until we finish the tournament we can’t tell you how much we are going to spend, but we have a budget estimated for the entire tournament.”
Reacting to the decision, the former Ghana defender said, “Everyone knows the situation at hand in the country, there is economic crisis, so if they make the budget public I think it is going to disorganize everything”
“We are in difficult times as a nation, for me, to play safe, I think they will prefer not to mention but if they go there and perform and the budget is disclosed there wouldn’t be any complain” he said.
FIFA are said to have paid $2 million to Ghana as preparation fee and will receive $10 million if they exit in the first round. This means Ghana are guaranteed $12 million.
Ghana are preparing to face Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in the group stage.
The World Cup will start on November 20 but Black Stars will play their first match on November 24 against Portugal.
After Portugal, Black Stars will play Korea on November 28 and then Uruguay on December 2.
Black Stars aim to reach the semi-finals for the first time.
