Ghana arrives in Johannesburg ahead of must-win game against Ethiopia
The Black Stars have landed in Johannesburg where they aim to beat Ethiopia in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
The Stars won the first leg against Ethiopia by 1-0 at Cape Coast in the opening fixture of the qualifying round in Group G.
Ethiopia opted to play the match at the Orlando Stadium after CAF banned them from using their home ground, the Bahir Bar Stadium, because it does not meet the required standards for a Fifa World Cup qualifier coupled with the troubles in the Tigray region.
Black Stars arrived on Wednesday with the technical team led by Milovan Rajevac and the playing body by captain Andre Ayew.
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Meanwhile, Deputy Captain Thomas Partey isn’t included as he is still in London because of a groin injury.
US-based Jonathan Mensah is injured and youngster Felix Afena-Gyan also didn’t make the trip after the latter’s club AS Roma refused to release him.
Ghana is second in Group G with nine points, one behind leaders South Africa who play Zimbabwe in the same city.
If Ghana and South Africa win their respective games, the group winner will be decided on Sunday at the Cape Coast Stadium at 7pm GMT and it promises to be an exciting fixture.