Atiy-Zigi returns for Ghana’s World Cup clash vs Colombia
Ghana’s Black Stars have recalled goalkeeper Lawrence Atiy-Zigi ahead of their Round of 32 World Cup clash with Colombia. Atiy-Zigi was injured with a groin problem during Ghana’s group-stage opener against Panama on June 17 and was substituted at halftime. Backup Benjamin Asare replaced him and started the remaining group matches versus England and Croatia as Ghana progressed out of the group.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed around July 2 that Atiy-Zigi had fully recovered. Head coach Carlos Queiroz ultimately chose experience and is expected to reinstate Atiy-Zigi for the Colombia match in Kansas City, scheduled for roughly July 3–4.
Atiy-Zigi was named in Ghana’s 26-man squad on May 27 and was widely viewed as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper prior to the injury. The matchup also carries tactical intrigue: Queiroz previously coached Colombia’s national team from 2019 to 2020, giving him familiarity with Colombia’s footballing approach.
Keywords: World Cup clash, Ghana, Colombia, Atiy-Zigi, groin injury, Carlos Queiroz, Benjamin Asare.
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