Ghana World Cup 2022 squad list, fixtures and latest odds

After missing out on the World Cup in Brazil’s group stage eight years ago, Ghana is back this time around.

A bad performance of one point will then focus eyes on competing for a spot in the round of 16 here.

Motivation will also be boosted by memories of South Africa 2010, notably a third encounter against Uruguay in a rematch of the quarterfinal loss to La Celeste on penalties.

That particular day, Luis Suarez was the bad guy since he was sent off for handling on the line and prevented Dominic Adiyiah from scoring in overtime.

An away goal from Arsenal’s Thomas Partey in Abuja was enough to edge past Nigeria on away goals to qualify, and the Arsenal man will be pivotal to the Black Stars’ hopes of qualifying from a wide-open group.

Here is everything you need to know:

Thursday 24 November: Portugal vs Ghana – 19:00

Monday 28 November: South Korea vs Ghana – 16:00

Friday 2 December: Ghana vs Uruguay – 18:00

Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori (Orlando Pirates), Joe Wollacott (Swindon), Abdul Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen)

Defenders: Denis Odoi (Club Brugge), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Daniel Amartey (Leicester), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Abdul-Rahman Baba (Reading), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton)

Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Iddrisu Baba (Real Mallorca), Daniel Kofi-Kyereh (St Pauli), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Andre Ayew (Al Saad), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City)

Forwards: Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Sporting CP), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Felix Afena-Gyan (Roma), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Joseph Paintsil (Genk), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade)

Star – Mohammed Salisu: The Southampton star has now integrated into the national team and if Ghana get out of the group it feels like the centre-back will have to play to his potential in a group with a number of tough match-ups against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nunez (or Luis Suarez) and Son Heung-min. Powerful and commanding from the back, the 23-year-old will want to carry more than a year of fine form in the Premier League to Qatar.

Breakout talent – Mohammed Kudus: After Ajax’s most recent renovation, the 22-year-old has emerged as a star and seems to be over a dreadful run of injuries. Kudus, who can play as a striker or attacking midfielder, has a strong left foot and great balance, allowing him to get away from opponents fast when given the ball. It should be entertaining to watch Kudus on the greatest stage with Ghana.

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