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GFA President, Kurt Okraku<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has appealed to Ghanaians to be more positive about the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Otto Addo announced his final 26-man squad on Monday leaving out Jeffery Schlupp and Joseph Paintsil.<\/p>\n

Speaking prior to the announcement, Mr Okraku said he was pleased with the debates and discussions that had taken place, insisting it was a sign that Ghanaians\u2019 love for our Black Stars\u00a0had returned.<\/p>\n

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He stated that the heated deliberations over the names that could make the Qatar trip, on radio, TV, and social media, made him \u201cproud as a Ghanaian.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore the announcement [of the squad] there had been loads of discussions around the squad. The positive that I pick from this is that Ghanaians love our football, Ghanaians love our Black Stars; the love for our Black Stars is here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cThank you so much for all the airtime, all the discussions that all of us have had regarding who must represent our country and who must not. Indeed, when I listen to the discussions, all the comments and sentiments that I hear, make me proud as a Ghanaian.\u201d<\/p>\n

He, however, added that it is imperative for Ghanaians to be more positive about Otto Addo\u2019s team and their chances in Qatar.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the negativity around the team must stop.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s be positive, let\u2019s rally around the flag, and let\u2019s make our dear nation great and strong. On the part of the FA, we are very positive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Ghana will open its campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.<\/p>\n

Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.<\/p>\n

Ghana will wrap up its group stage adventure with its much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.<\/p>\n

The Black Stars are expected to arrive in Doha on November 19.<\/p>\n

The 22nd edition of the tournament has been scheduled to kick off from November 20 to December 18.<\/p>\n

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