Ghana Coach Otto Addo Releases Provisional Squad Ahead of 2022 World Cup

Ghana Coach Otto Addo Releases Provisional Squad Ahead of 2022 World Cup

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • Ghana coach Otto Addo has named a 55-man provisional squad ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
  • Several players are making a return to the team as preparations continue for the World Cup in Qatar later this month
  • Ghana have been drawn in Group H alongside 2016 European champions Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has announced a 55-man provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

The list sees several players making a return to the team, including Spezia captain Emmanuel Gyasi and Italy-based Caleb Ekuban.

The Ghana coach has also handed maiden call-ups to Patrick Kpozo, Salis Abdul Samed, Dauda Mohammed, Ernest Nuamah and Kamal Sowah.

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Otto Addo has released a 55-man provisional list for the World Cup. Credit: @ClubBrugge @FCNordsjaelland @RCLens
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The team will be pruned to 26 players before the final squad is named on November 15.

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Ghana is making a return to the World Cup after missing the 2018 edition in Russia four years ago.

The Black Stars have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay. Ghana will begin their tournament with a clash against Portugal on November 24.

They will then play South Korea before reviving their rivalry against Uruguay.

Below is the Ghana squad:

World Cup: Ghana budget millions

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana will spend over $8 million at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to the country's Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif.

The four-time African champions qualified for the World Cup after beating rivals Nigeria in the play-offs in March, and will be making a return to the tournament which starts on November 20.

Ghana are in a tough Group H which also features Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

Mohammed Rabiu on 2014 fiasco

Former Ghana midfielder Mohammed Rabiu has blamed appearance fees for the Black Stars' shambolic display at the 2014 World Cup.

Ghana exited the tournament at the group stage after picking up just a single point from three games.

The team were embroiled in controversies, after reports of scuffles in the team's World Cup camp and players threatening to boycott games over fees.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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