Former Ghanaian international, Emmanuel Frimpong has advised the Black Stars of Ghana to stay calm and focus at all-time ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
The former Arsenal midfielder also urged the players to show passion and dedication towards the team to make the country proud during the tournament which kicks off next month.
Emmanuel Frimpong, who switched nationality from England to represent the West African side 11 years ago insists the Black Stars’ opener against Cristiano Roanaldo’s Portugal will be a crucial game but he believes that the Ghanaians can deliver.
The Black Stars of Ghana have been paired with former European champions Portugal, Uruguay and Korea Republic in the Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw.
Ghana will open their fourth FIFA World Cup campaign against Portugal before facing Uruguay and South Korea in the Group H fixtures.
In a video sighted by Ghanasportspage.com, the former EPL player said, “My name is Emmanuel Frimpong. Ex-Black Stars player and ex-Arsenal player. A midfielder, played in the Premier League and today I want to wish the Black Stars of Ghana all the best in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. I hope you guys go out there do your best, putting up the best of performances and make the country proud.
“The advice I would like to give you guys is to stay calm, show law of passion, a law of dictation and to focus at all times. In such a big tournament the first game is always crucial. With the first game against Portugal is going to be a very difficult game but we believe in you guys. That’s why you’ve been selected for the World Cup because you guys are fantastic footballers with pedigree at the highest level.
“As we have a young squad we need all the players to show dedication. Also the senior players show to boys the way out when we heard to the World Cup in Qatar. Also the same time I want you guys to enjoy because it is going to be a good stage to showcase your talents. I will be praying for you guys to have a successful World Cup and to be the first African country to win the World Cup. Am wishing the Black Stars all the best in the World Cup alongside the technical team so go on the Black Stars, go on Ghana and make the country proud,” he said to GTV Sports Plus.
