In the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Portugal vs Ghana match has been scheduled for Thursday (24th November) evening at Stadium 974, Doha.
Legendary Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal are ready to put the challenge on André Ayew-led Ghana, who have returned to the World Cup after missing the 2018 edition.
POR vs GHA Match Details
Match: Portugal vs Ghana
Stage: Group (H)
Date: 24th November 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 17:00 local time/AST (UTC+3); 19:30 IST
Venue: Stadium 974, Doha
POR vs GHA Match Preview
The UEFA talents Portugal and CAF talents Ghana are ready to face each other in their openers in this World Cup.
In recent years, Portugal have majorly performed consistently as the team isn’t only dependent on the superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the skipper still plays a major role on this side. The forward Diogo Jota is the big name missing in this World Cup squad. To achieve a good result in this World Cup campaign, they have to perform well against the big teams.
Ghana are in this tournament without their first two choice goalkeepers. Except for their latest two back-to-back wins in the pre-tournament warm-up game, Ghana only won once more out of remiaing 12 matches in 2022 (excluding the penalty shootout wins).
Recent Form (starting from the latest)
Portugal (POR): WLWLW
Ghana (GHA): WWLLW*
(*Ghana’s first win in this list came in penalty shootouts)
POR vs GHA Team News
(Portugal)
The Portuguese World Cup squad hasn’t any major fitness issues at present.
Also Read | Portugal’s Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 & Team Profile and FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal - World Cup Records and Stats
(Ghana)
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Daniel Kofi Kyereh are likely to be fit for their tournament opener. While Sulemana was suffering from an ankle injury, Kyereh had a muscle injury.
The team has a major issue in goalkeeping as their first two choice gloves men Jojo Wollacott and Richard Ofori are unavailable in this World Cup due to injuries.
Also Read | Ghana’s Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 & Team Profile and FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana - World Cup Records and Stats
POR vs GHA predicted starting lineups
Portugal (POR): Rui Patrício (GK), Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Rúben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, William Carvalho; Cristiano Ronaldo (Captain), Andre Silva, Rafael Leão
Ghana (GHA): Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK); Tariq Lamptey, Daniel Amartey, Mohammed Salisu , Baba Rahman; Thomas Partey, Abdul Samed; André Ayew (Captain), Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew; Iñaki Williams
POR vs GHA Dream11 Team Prediction
GK: R Patricio
DEF: Pepe, R Guerreiro, J Cancelo
MID: A Ayew, T Partley, B Fernandes, M Kudus
FW: C Ronaldo, Andre-Silva, D Barnieh
Vice-captain: B Fernanades
Captain: C Ronaldo
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