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2022 FIFA World Cup: Genk winger Joseph Paintsil hopes to be named in final Ghana squad

Genk forward Joseph Paintsil is hoping coach Otto Addo will include him in Ghana’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Paintsil has already been named in provisional squad which was released last week by the 47-year-old.

The 24-year-old has been one of the standout Ghanaian players abroad, churning out Man of the Match performance week in, week out.

“I hope to be among the 26 in the final selection,” he said as quoted by voetbalkrant.com.

“It will be announced within a week or so. My goal and my assist may also be important with a view to the World Cup.”

Paintsil has scored six goals and provided four assists for Genk in 12 Belgium Jupiler Pro League games this term.

He netted and provided an assist for Genk in their 3-1 win over KV Mechelen on Friday in the Belgian First Division A.

The win extended Genk lead at the top of the league table to 44 points after 15 matches played.

Black Stars make a return to the tournament after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia and have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.

Daraja Kapoor

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