2022 World Cup: Portugal won’t have it easy against Ghana - Lawrence Ofori

Published on: 26 October 2022

Portugal-based Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori has warned the Selecao to be warry of the Black Stars at 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.

Despite admitting Portugal are favourites to win the game, the 24-year-old who plies his trade for Moreirense in Portugal says it will not be easy for the European giants when they face off in Qatar.

"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", he told Bola Branca.

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