Ghana will face Uruguay in the final Group game of the 2022 World Cup on Friday.
The two nations will lock horns at the Al-Janoub Stadium at 3pm in the hope of sealing a spot in the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup.
But there is also a historical context which makes this game one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
The South American side recorded a controversial win over Ghana in 2010 World Cup quarter-final.
Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez deliberately handled the ball deep on the goalline in extra time to prevent a certain goal, with Asamoah Gyan missing the resulting spot-kick.
Despite Suárez’s dismissal, Uruguay made the Africans pay in the shootout.
Ghana edged South Korea in a thrilling 3-2 win on Monday after narrowly losing to Portugal on opening day.
While Uruguay are yet to score at this tournament after a 0-0 draw with South Korea which preceded a 2-0 loss to Portugal.
Portugal have already qualified from Group H but both of these sides have the chance to join them. A victory would guarantee a spot in the next round for Ghana, while a draw would be enough if Portugal avoid defeat against South Korea.
As for Uruguay, they need a victory of their own to advance, but South Korea need to drop points as well.
Team News
Ghana
Gideon Mensah limped off in the victory over South Korea but later confirmed he was just dealing with cramp. He is expected to be fit for the crucial encounter
Uruguay
centre-back Ronald Araujo has been ruled out of the clash against the Black Stars.
The Barcelona centre-Back isn’t expected back until the knockout stages.
Probable line-ups:
Ghana (4-2-3-1): Ati-Zigi; Lamptey, Amartey, Salisu, Mensah; Partey, Abdul Samed; Kudus, A. Ayew, J. Ayew; Williams
Uruguay XI (3-5-2): Rochet; Giminez, Coates, Godin; Varela, De Arrascaeta, Valverde, Bentanur, Nunez; Suarez, Cavani
