Ghana Goalkeeper Richard Ofori Returns to Training After Six-Month Absence Ahead of Nigeria Clash

• Ghana international Richard Ofori has resumed full training with his South African side Orlando Pirates after a six-month absence
• The Black Stars first choice goalkeeper is set to return to action following the extensive treatment he underwent while recovering from the injury
• Ofor was named on the bench for the Soweto derby over the weekend as he is working his way back from the injury setback

Ghana has been handed a huge boost ahead of the clash against Nigeria with the news that goalkeeper Richard Ofori is finally back from injury.

The Orlando Pirates shot-stopper suffered a shoulder injury in September 2021 while in action for Ghana in a crucial game against South Africa, instead watching on from the sidelines as the Black Stars endured their worst campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in recent memory.

The 28-year-old was replaced by Swindon goalkeeper Jojo Wallocot who had decent World Cup qualifiers but struggled at the Nations Cup, conceding five goals as Ghana exited at the group stage.

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Ofori has now returned to full fitness with his South African side and was on the bench for the Soweto derby over the weekend as he is working his way back from the injury setback.

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Richard Kingston, the goalkeeper's coach of the senior national team, revealed that he is monitoring 15 Ghanaian goalkeepers before this month's World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria.

The former Black Stars goalkeeper has come under intense pressure after Ghana's poor showing at the Nations Cup in Cameroon, where a lot of blame was laid at the Jojo Wollacott.

According to the 43-year-old, he has been scouting a lot of goalkeepers on the continent, including West Ham prodigy Joseph Annan.

The Black Stars trainer currently works with Jojo Wollacot, Richard Attah of Hearts of Oak, and St Gallen's Richard Ati Zigi. The team also had Manaf Nurudeen of KAS Eupen at the Nations Cup.

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Ofori's return to full fitness will be a boost for the Black Stars who will prepare for the World Cup qualification playoffs against their bitterest rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Richard Ofori Is Living the High Life

Sports Brief earlier reported that being a Premier Soccer League (PSL) definitely comes with its perks and the salary is definitely one of those perks.

Ghana's Richard Ofori, who plays for Orlando Pirates, certainly enjoys the high life since moving to the PSL in 2018. Ofori signed for Maritzburg United from Wa All Stars in Ghana. After two years at the club, he was snapped up by Orlando Pirates.

Ofori's Instagram is a testament to his love for style as the keeper often posts photos either with his BMW, his watches or in some of the most exquisite outfits.