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2022 World Cup: France announce 25-man squad for Qatar

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Defending champion France announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar on November 9, 2022.

France is in Group D along with Australia, Tunisia and Denmark. The Les Blues start their World Cup campaign against Australia on November 23 at the Al Wakrah Sports Complex in Qatar.

France full 25-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Goalkeepers: 

Alphonse Areola, Steve Mandanda, Hugo Lloris

Defenders: 

Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Raphaël Varane, Theo Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Milieux De Terrain

Midfielders: 

Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jordan Veretout

Forwards: 

Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Christopher Nkunku

2022 World Cup: Wales announce 26-man squad list; injury doubt Joe Allen included

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Robert Page has named his 26-man squad for Wales’ first World Cup in 64 years, with midfielder Joe Allen included despite being a major injury doubt.

Gareth Bale captains a squad that has no surprising inclusions or omissions.

Rhys Norrington-Davies is out with a hamstring injury so Tom Lockyer is recalled more than a year since he last played for Wales, while a calf injury rules out forward Tyler Roberts.

Wales face the United States in their opening World Cup match on 21 November.

They are joined in Group B by Iran and England, who name their squad on Thursday.

Wales squad

Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Stoke City).

Defenders: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Joe Rodon (Rennes, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on loan from Chelsea), Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town).

Midfielders: Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town).

Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Dan James (Fulham, on loan from Leeds United), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest).

Source:BBC

‘Joseph Paintsil is struggling to get a place in the Black Stars team due to his affiliation with me’ – Osei Palmer

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Tema Youth bankroller Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer has attributed Joseph Paintsil’s failure to make Ghana’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to politics.

Paintsil, despite having a good season so far in the Belgian top division was dropped from the Black Stars 26-man final list for the global showpiece.

Joseph Paintsil in the Belgian League
Wading into the latest development, the former GFA Executive Committee Member says that he doesn’t get why Joseph Paintsil isn’t a regular in the Black Stars team despite his consistency.

“Sometimes it hurts when I see how he’s being treated in the national team,”

“We watched the AFCON and he was one of the best players, yet he sat out the next two games, he is quoted by Citi Sports.

”I have concluded that he’s being snubbed because of his affiliation with me,” the former GFA Presidential aspirant said.

Joseph Painstil is in good form this season with 11 goal contributions so far in the Belgian League.

However, he will not be part of Otto Addo’s final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Qatar.

“Hearts of Oak players can play for the Black Stars if given chance” – Slavko Matic

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Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Slavko Matic has urged the head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo to give local players the opportunity to display their talent.

Three home based players have been named in the 55-man provisional FIFA World Cup squad.

Hearts of Oak duo of Dennis Korsah, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim have been selected in the initial squad that will cut down to 26.

Slavko Matic believes the two Hearts of Oak players will prove themselves if given the opportunity.

“The World Cup they will prove, they will be ready“

“This is the decision of the head coach and I wish them a lot of happiness and good luck for all nation at the World Cup,” Slavko Matic told StarTimes”

The Black Stars have been paired in group H alongside Uruguay, Portugal and South Korea for the tournament that starts in the next two weeks in Qatar.

GFA releases betPawa Premier League Team of the Week

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the best performing players in each position in Gameweek five (5) of the 2022/23 betPawa Premier League.

The list was compiled and presented by former Black Stars goalkeeper Abubakari Damba.

Abubakari Damba in the team of the week opted for a 4-3-3 formation and selected Abdul Mumin Abdulai who led Real Tamale United (RTU) to their first win of the season, beating Berekum Chelsea 2-1 at the Golden City park.

Yaw Osei who was in post for the Tamale-based side in the win earns the nod to start in goal in the team of the week.

The right-back and left-back positions are occupied by Augustine Agyapong who scored the winning goal for Asante Kotoko in the 2-1 win against Samartex and Kwame Boakye of RTU. Kingsley Afriyie of Kotoku Royals and Jacob Amu Mensah of Accra Lions are picked in defense.

Aduana’s Kwame Adom Frimpong, skipper of Accra Great Olympics, Abdul Razak Kasim and RTU’s David Abagna are picked in midfield.

The attack is led by Aduana’s Isaac Mintah, Bibiani Gold Stars’ Ibrahim Laar and Ahdul Razak Yussif of Great Olympics.

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LEAKED: Check out Ghana’s final 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup

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LEAKED: Check out Ghana’s final 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup

After the release of the 55 provisional man squad for Ghana’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, many Ghanaians are in anticipation for the release of the final list of 26 men for the world cup.

Teams such as Brazil and Japan have already released their final list with countries like England, Germany, Portugal expected to release in the next few days.

Ghana’s squad for the world cup is alleged to be full of players playing their trade in foreign countries. It has been alleged that the two local players who were included in the provisional squad have been dropped despite constant negotiations from key members in the Ghana Football Association. Kotoko’s shot stopper, Ibrahim Danlad and Dennis Korsah of Hearts of Oak are the two players who have been alleged to have missed out on the final squad.

Aside from the two players, notable additions in the squad include Mubarak Wakaso. Alidu Seidu is also expected to be in the squad.

Ghana will start her world cup campaign against Portugal before taking on Uruguay and South Korea.

Meanwhile the team will face Switzerland in a preparatory game on 17th November before the start of the world cup.

26-man Ghana squad for FIFA World Cup 2022.

The drama was needed to arrive at this squad, so barring any unforeseen circumstances like we witnessed on Tuesday, these are the men to represent Ghana.

Goalkeepers

Richard Ofori
Jojo Wollocot
Manaf Nurudeen

Defenders

Alexander Djiku
Salisu Mohammed
Daniel Amartey
Tariq Lamptey
Gideon Mensah
Baba Rahman
Dennis Odoi
Alidu Seidu
Joseph Aidoo

Midfielders/Wingers

Thomas Partey
Baba Iddrisu
Salis Abdul Samed
Andre Ayew
Mohammed Kudus
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh
Osman Bukari
Issahaku Abdul Fatawu
Elisha Owusu
Kamal Sowah
Daniel Afriyie Barnie
Mubarak Wakaso

Strikers

Inaki Williams
Jordan Ayew

Get confidence in yourself – Ghana defender Alidu Seidu tells Otto Addo

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Clermont Foot defender Alidu Seidu has urged Ghana coach Otto Addo to believe in himself ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 48-year-old released a 55-man provisional list last week Friday but the squad will be whittled down to 26 on Friday for the tournament which is scheduled for Qatar from November 20 – December 18, 2022.

Black Stars have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

“All what I can say to Otto Addo is get the confidence because Ghanaians will talk,” Seidu said on Star Connect.

“The players that he is going to call even if I’m part or not, I will always try and support Ghana and I know the players who will be going to the World Cup will give their best.”

Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.

Jeffrey Schlupp’s rep blasts Ghana FA after the player was left out of Ghana squad for 2022 World Cup

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The Ghana Football Association and Ghanaians have come under pressure from a football agent who is believed to be working for Jeffrey Schlupp after the Crystal Palace star was left off the Black Stars squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

Schlupp was a part of the first 55-man list last week following successful negotiations between his group and the Ghana Football Association that resulted in his agreement to play for the national side once more.

However, the midfielder has been dropped after being told head coach Otto Addo “has not seen him play.”

The 29-year-old has been an integral part of Patrick Vieira’s team in the Premier League this season.

Schlupp was first called up by the technical team due to his strong achievements, but he will not be in Qatar, which has irked his agent, Sircalvin Riches.

He posted some unpleasant words on social media.


 

Schlupp’s last appearance for the Black Stars came back in September 2021 when he saw 28 minutes of action in the World Cup qualifier win over Ethiopia.


Ghana start their campaign against Portugal on November 24.

They will also face South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.

Ashimeru, Afena-Gyan, Joseph Painstil reportedly dropped from Ghana squad for 2022 World Cup

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RSC Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru and KRC Genk forward Joseph Painstil have reportedly been left out of Ghana’s final squad for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

The Belgium-based duo were named in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad which was announced last week Friday by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Per a report from GhanaSoccernet, Majeed Ashimeru and Joseph Painstil have failed to make the final squad despite being in decent form with their respective clubs.

Majeed Ashimeru who last played for the Ghana National team in September 2021 against South Africa in a World Cup qualifier has made 9 league appearances for Anderlecht this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists.

Joseph Painstil on the other hand has made 13 league appearances for Genk, scoring 6 goals and providing 5 assists.

Felix Afena-Gyan has struggled at new club US Cremonese this season.

The 19-year-old is yet to find the net in the Serie A and has played just 158 minutes so far.

The positive news for Ghana Premier League fans is the reported inclusion of Hearts of Oak’s Daniel Afriyie Barnieh in the squad.

Otto Addo is expected to officially release his final 26-man squad during the week.

Felix Annan reveals why he refused to join Hearts of Oak after Kotoko exit

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Felix Annan reveals why he refused to join Hearts of Oak after Kotoko exit

Former Asante Kotoko captain, Felix Annan has explained why he turned down a move to Hearts of Oak after leaving the Porcupine Warriors.

Annan, who joined the Porcupine Warriors as a teenager in 2011 departed the club middle of this year over lack of playing time.

In an interview with Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio, the 27-year-old who now plies his trade in America confirmed rejecting an opportunity to join Hearts of Oak.

Explaining why he didn’t accept a move to Hearts of Oak, Annan was of the opinion he had seen it all locally and for that matter, needed a change elsewhere.

“Almost every club in the Ghana Premier League wanted me to play for them when I announced my exit from Kotoko, including Hearts of Oak,” he confirmed.

“I declined the numerous calls from the local clubs because I wanted a new environment outside Ghana. I felt I had given and proved myself enough and there was nothing to prove anywhere again in Ghana.”

Felix Annan enjoyed a remarkable season with his new club, Maryland Bobcats. He was in post for 20 matches and kept 8 clean sheets for his side.

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