While Brazil will fly off to Qatar in november dreaming of Winning the sixth World Cup, Ghana hopes to add of Reinforcements from the Diaspora can re-establish the Black Stars one of The best parties in Africa.
Unbeaten throughout the World Cup qualifyingBrazil’s only competitive loss since it’s gone out to belgium in 2018 quarterfinals in Russia came against Argentina in last yearCopa America final.
recently Ghana record Much less impressive on Friday match in Le Havre, one of two final warm-up games for Both nations forward of The global Masterpiece.
Shocking loss for Comoros in January secured Ghana to the first African Cup of Nations finals of Nations Exodus in 16 years.
But after humiliation of who – which group stage disaster in Cameroon and Ghana rebounded by defeating fierce rival Nigeria in West Africa to reach the World Cup for the fourth time in Five attempts.
They have outdone Nigeria on far and away goals with bitter memories of African Nations Cup failure Still new, Ghana management team made It’s a matter of urgency cast net for new players far and wide.
Coach Otto Addo turned to his German roots to lure Ransford-Yeboah Königsdorfer and Stefan Ambrosius, both of whom were crowned by Germany at the under-21 level, while Chris Hughton played a key role in Hooded Tariq Lamptey’s switch loyalty from England.
However, the most interesting newcomer in Ghana camp is Inaki Williams, who won one hat for Spain, country of his birth, in 2016 friendly.
Williams made a record 239 consecutive matches in the League for Athletic Bilbao. younger brotherNico up From Spain for The first time last week.
28-year- outdated by his parental qualifications who left Ghana crossed the desert barefoot before finally being resettled in Bilbao shortly before the birth of Williams.
Even though he was born in “Europe, my African roots and my blood are Ghana,” Williams told BBC Sport Africa. last Month.
“I think this is best moment to make it decision. I don’t think I will regret it because these trains (opportunities) only come once.
“I won’t get that chance again I think I made correct options. I will enjoy Moment, my roots and repayment chance Ghana gave me.”
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Southampton defender Muhammed Salisu has also made Himself available after turning around down Previous call-UBS.
There are fears of flow of new players It can disturb the harmony of the team qualified for world Cup.
Add himself born in From Germany to Ghana parentsmake sure to confirm it dual Citizens have the option to represent the African four times champions is “old” decision. “
“It is not only about the World Cup, but also Around more Next World Cup, “Addo, who game for Ghana at the 2006 World Cup, said the BBC World Football podcast.
“It’s about the African Cup of Nations. It is about winning and being successful. So, it’s not about just this is one world Cup in Qatar.”
Addo will have little time to integrate the newcomers with next friendly tuesday against Nicaragua in The only other Spain run-out To be called before final list for Qatar.
It will be the finals for sure one last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lift the World Cup, but the same can go for Neymar, still relatively young at 30.
The Brazilian said last year Maybe not feature in the world Cup againthis is the pressure on for him body and mind.
But it looks like Neymar is back on top of After his wonderful powers start for this season with Paris Saint-Germain.
He is three shy of pellet national record of 77 goals for Brazil and coach Tite thinks that a new generation of players ready to share pregnancy.
However, there was no place for Gabriel Jesus in for him latest Although the striker has been impressed since July move From Manchester City to Arsenal.