As World Cup 2026 dey approach with just nine days to go, excitement and questions dey mix for fans. Some people dey talk about entry conditions to United States, plus logistics of hosting tournament across three different countries with long distances to travel. But for players, to experience such event for career often pass every other thing.
For Duje Caleta-Car, this one no be first time. Although he miss 2022 Qatar list, the defender reach final for 2018 against France. After returning to Lyon from World Cup mission this summer, he dey try to establish himself for Croatian defence. This Tuesday at 6pm, he go sit on bench for friendly clash against Belgium. Na one of last rehearsals for Europe before heading to American continent.
Three hours later, Ghana go play their final match on European soil. Before facing Panama for group L first round, Black Stars dey face Wales at Cardiff. After coach Carlos Queiroz final 26-man list announcement, the new coach wey take over only few weeks ago go try to set tactical plans to perform for Canada. Without surprise, Ernest Nuamah go start this friendly match on bench.
Long time solid for Welsh pitch, Black Stars open scoring at 65th minute through Caleb Yirenkyi. The midfielder wey enter play only six minutes earlier finish a crazy action in three steps: after first attempt blocked by goalkeeper, e see his rebound hit post before pushing ball into net. As Otto Addo men dey look to secure a prestige win, Wales finally grab equalizer for injury time. Lewis Koumas find the net at 90+3 minute to avoid defeat for Dragons before their home crowd. Despite this cruel scenario, Ghana show good intentions and continue preparation with satisfaction motives before World Cup start.
