Black Stars shot-stopper Richard Ofori says he is not competing with Jojo Wollacott for the Black Stars number 1 spot.
Wollacott has been Ghana’s first choice since his debut in November 2021. He played in all three matches at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and was pivotal as the Black Stars qualified for the World Cup – eliminating Nigeria.
Ofori, who was injured during the during the AFCON and few weeks after, regained his fitness and played an instrumental role in Orlando Pirates’ campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup as they lost the finals to RS Berkane.
However, Coach Otto Addo stuck to his guns and started Wollacott in the AFCON qualifier against Madagascar.
Speaking to Vision One FM, Ofori does not feel his position has been taken away, “One thing about this game is that everyone has his qualities. Wollacott is a good goalkeeper who has impressed since joining. Per his qualities, when he is in goal, everyone knows this is Wollacott. If Ofori is in the post, everyone knows this is Ofori. Wherever I go, one thing I always say is that I don’t compete.”
“Since arriving in South Africa, from Maritzburg to Orlando Pirates, I’ve met a lot of goalkeepers. Some are even former South Africa goalkeepers who are still playing. But I always tell them that I don’t compete. What I do is that I focus on myself and where I want to get to, so nothing distracts me,” said Richard Ofori.
Ghana coach Otto Addo will hand players invitations for the AFCON qualifiers in September.
By: Gbordzor Promise
