Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi will be part of Ghana’s World Cup squad as an emergency goalkeeper possibility.
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed Agbashi, who has been coaching with the crew since Could 25, will probably be a part of the Ghana crew after saying the official squad on Monday night time.
“The goalkeeping division briefly tournaments may be very delicate. When the World Cup begins, soccer stops. Nobody is coaching. Even when you need to exchange a goalkeeper and herald a goalkeeper who just isn’t match or able to play, it’s virtually unimaginable. By preserving this fourth goalkeeper, two issues are achieved.”
“Firstly, that is a part of a growth program for Ghana’s goalkeeper. He’s a younger man with nice qualities. We want to the longer term. Secondly, it would preserve us in coaching and canopy for the eventual substitute. If we’re pressured to make that call – which I hope won’t be the case – he’s prepared. He is able to compete and carry out. That’s the key, he must be prepared.”
FIFA permits the addition of a fourth or fifth goalkeeper. Nevertheless, in case your crew reaches the utmost quantity for the match, you could both formally exchange one of many three energetic keepers or be handled as a touring reserve participant (twenty seventh man or taxi squad) whose title just isn’t on the official FIFA match listing however whose title will probably be submitted regardless.
If a goalkeeper suffers a critical damage or sickness throughout a match, this provision ensures that he may be changed instantly.
Ghana will play Wales at Cardiff Metropolis Stadium on Tuesday at 6.45pm earlier than departing for the US to participate within the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars are positioned in Group L together with Panama, England and Croatia.
