Black Stars Coach, Otto Addo has stated that 70% of the squad he assembled for September friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua will be in the squad heading to the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Otto Addo had invited 29 players for the friendlies, but only 28 showed up, with Benjamin Tetteh missing out due to a serious injury.
The squad included Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Mohammed Salisu, and Stephan Ambrosius, who all confirmed earlier this year that they would play for Ghana.
So far, Ghana lost 3-0 to Brazil before winning 1-0 against Nicaragua in Lorca, Spain. Before the match against Nicaragua, Addo in an interview stated, “70 percent of the players currently on international duty with Ghana’s squad who meet Nicaragua in Lorca, Spain on Tuesday will be in Qatar.”
“The remaining 30 percent will be tight decisions. We’re watching the players closely for the next few games to see who could play for Qatar in October.”
Black Stars captain and Al Sadd Midfielder, Andre Ayew shares a similar view with Otto Addo.
“Apart from senior players who may have an advantage, I believe no one is guaranteed a place in the squad just yet,” he said to Graphic Sports.
“Everyone must prove their quality on the field and everyone has a chance, giving the coach more options and solutions, formations, and I believe it is beneficial to have new players with the right mentality.”
Black Stars will play another friendly match against Switzerland on November 17 before beginning their World Cup campaign on November 24 against Portugal.
They are billed to play South Korea on November 28 and Uruguay on December 2 in Group H.
