{"id":54188,"date":"2022-11-08T08:23:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T08:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=54188"},"modified":"2022-11-08T08:23:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T08:23:18","slug":"why-richard-ofori-must-be-ghanas-first-choice-goalkeeper-in-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=54188","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Why Richard Ofori must be Ghana\u2019s first-choice goalkeeper in Qatar<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has revealed why Richard Ofori must be first choice goalkeeper ahead of the 2022 World Cup staged in Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Jojo Wollacot\u2019s recent heroics for both club and country, Sannie believes the experience from the Orlando Pirates\u2019s vice captain could help the Black Stars advance in the tournament<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shot stopper due to recent injuries lost his place to Charlton Athletic man. Ofori\u2019s recent game for the national team ended 1-0 win over Nicaragua in the pre-World Cup friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have a very good team but my only challenge is with the goalkeeping department,\u201d he said on&nbsp;<strong>Asempa FM<\/strong>\u2018s Ultimate Sports Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWollacott has been impressive so far but I think Richard Ofori comes with experience that will help the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn 2010, Richard Kingson helped the team to go far and the same must happen going to Qatar,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The West African side will hope to progress from the group stage after being housed with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEND A STORY:<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have a story for us or need a promotion \/ advertisement? 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