Qatar 2022: Can Ghana pull surprises, become the least-favoured ever semi-finalists? — Gabby quizzes

Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the ruling NPP, wonders if Ghana can pull surprises at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

The Black Stars of Ghana are currently rated as the lowest-performing team among the 32 countries, at 61 on the FIFA world rankings for the tournament, followed by Saudi Arabia.

However, after an incredible performance against the Swiss national team in a friendly game on Thursday, November 17, where the Stars walked over their opponents by 2-0, many now have faith the team is ready to compete.

In a tweet on Tuesday, November 22, Gabby analysed the current FIFA ranking, comparing the index of Ghana’s opponents in Group H to that of the national team.

He asked if Ghanaians will witness another great performance as the team exhibited in the 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa.

"Of the 32 World Cup teams, Ghana is the lowest-ranked at 61, with the Saudis 2nd lowest-ranked at 51. Iran (20), Qatar (50), Costa Rica (31), Canada (41), Australia (38), Portugal (9), Uruguay (14), S. Korea (28) & Switzerland (15). Will we be the least-favoured ever semi-finalists?" he quizzed.

Ghana is set to lock horns with the Portuguese side on Thursday in Doha at Stadium 974 on November 24 at the start of their World Cup Group Stage competition.

The Black Stars will move ahead to meet South Korea on Monday, November 28 and finally Uruguay on Friday, December 2.