Queiroz: Ghana Carry Africa’s Hopes As Black Stars Target World Cup Last-16 Berth

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars have a responsibility to keep Africa’s World Cup dream alive when they face Colombia in Saturday’s Round of 32 clash, insisting it is their “duty” to ensure another African nation reaches the last 16.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter in Kansas City, the experienced Portuguese tactician said Ghana are determined to reverse the trend of African teams falling at the first knockout hurdle.
Ghana progressed to the knockout phase as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams after an impressive group-stage campaign. They were among a record nine African nations to qualify for the knockout rounds from th...