World Cup 2022: Otto Addo says Luiz Suarez not a topic for Ghana ahead of Uruguay clash

Published on: 02 December 2022

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has disclosed that his side are focused on the game against Uruguay and not the famous Luis Suarez handball incident in 2010.

Black Stars were eliminated by the two-time champions on penalties in South Africa, having seen Asamoah Gyan miss an extra-time spot-kick after Luis Suarez was sent off for handball.

Ghana and Uruguay face off at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday in the final group game at 15:00 GMT.

"It's about perspectives. If the same incident with Suarez happened the other way round and Ghana reached the semis, Ghanaians would have said it was normal. For me, it's not a topic."

"I wish every player to do all he can to help his team qualify and sometimes sacrifice even himself for a red card," coach Addo said at pre-match press conference.

A win over Uruguay would guarantee Ghana a place in the round of 16 of the tournament.

Senegal and Morocco are the only two African countries to reach the knockout stage while Tunisia have been eliminated despite beating France in their final group game.

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