The Black Stars have been boosted by the return to fitness of key players ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 tie against Colombia. Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Antoine Semenyo, and Jerome Opoku have all been cleared to play after recovering from their respective injuries.

What happened to the injured players?

Ati-Zigi had been nursing a groin injury but has now fully recovered and is back in training. Semenyo picked up a knock in the game against Croatia but has responded well to treatment. Opoku had been struggling with a groin issue but is now ready to feature in the Colombia game.

Why it matters for Ghana

The Black Stars will be looking to bounce back from their recent run of losses, with their last result being a 2-1 defeat to Germany on March 30, 2026. Their recent form has been patchy, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last five games.

DateOpponentResult
2026-03-30Germany2-1 loss

What comes next?

Ghana will face Colombia in Kansas City on July 4, 2026, in a crucial Round of 32 clash. The Black Stars will be looking to advance to the next stage of the competition and will be boosted by the return of their injured players. With their recent form in mind, Ghana will be looking to turn things around and get a positive result against Colombia.