2022 World Cup Preview: Ghana vs Portugal - www.asempanews.com

Ghana’s Black Stars are pumped for their first World Cup match in eight and a half years, as they take on former European champions Portugal in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter at Doha’s Stadium 974, with both teams looking to get off to a good start in Qatar.

His opposite number Fernando Santos believes Ronaldo’s club issues, which have overshadowed their tournament preparations, will have no negative impact on the team.

The Seleção have a better pedigree than the Black Stars, with their best result in the event coming in 1966, when they finished third.

Despite their best efforts, Portugal have been unable to duplicate that result

Ghana had to fight their way back after missing out on the last edition in Russia

Portugal have won three and lost two of their last five matches

Ghana are just gathering momentum after a long run of inconsistent results, the Black Stars have won only two of their last five games.