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2022 World Cup: Portugal-based Ghanaian player Lawrence Ofori highlights the midfield as Ghana’s strength

Portugal-based Ghanaian player Lawrence Ofori has stated the Black Stars strength is in midfield ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.

Ghana has been housed in Group H at the mundial against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.

The West African powerhouse will open their World Cup account against Portugal on November 24 before taking on Uruguay and South Korea respectively.

Speaking to Bola Branca, Ofori, who plies his trade for Portuguese outfit Moreirense, disclosed the strength of the national team is in midfield going into the mundial.

“Midfield is the strongest, because we have Thomas Partey, we have Baba, we have Ayew, we have Kudus. Lately, in Ghana games, all the goals have been scored by midfield players”, he highlights.

 

Meanwhile, the 24-year-old has tagged Portugal as favourites in their clash against Ghana at the World Cup.

“It will be a great game for both teams. Portugal is one of the teams that have the most quality in this World Cup. Ghana also has good players and with a lot of quality, but, comparing the two teams, Portugal is favorite to win the game. football, nobody knows what can happen, so it will be a difficult game for Portugal”

“It will not be easy, because the pressure is all on Portugal, because it is the favourites”,

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