Ghana faces Uruguay in the last critical group stage match for both teams at the World Cup in Qatar.
The African team, although they lost 3-2 in controversial circumstances to Portugal in their opening game of the tournament, bounced back well to beat South Korea 3-2 on Monday and boost their chances of reaching the round of 16.
Otto Addo’s side need a win against old foes Uruguay on Friday to guarantee progression, but a draw could be enough, depending on Portugal’s result against South Korea.
Things look tougher for Uruguay, who have disappointed in this tournament and find themselves last in Group H after a goalless draw with South Korea and a 2-0 loss against Portugal on Monday.
Uruguay must win. And for Ghana, this is a chance not only to reach the round of 16, but to take revenge and eliminate the South American team after the quarter-final elimination at the 2010 World Cup.
With the crash fast approaching, sports mail takes you through everything you need to know below.
Ghana takes on Uruguay in a crucial World Cup clash on Friday in a replay of the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals, and here Sportsmail tells you everything you need to know before the game.
When is Ghana vs Uruguay?
The match takes place on Friday, December 2.
It will start at 3pm UK time, 10am US time and 2am on Saturday morning Australian time.
How to watch the game
The match between Ghana and Uruguay will be broadcast live on BBC One for UK viewers.
If you’re looking to stream the game, you should head over to BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. The game will be free for all UK viewers with a TV license.
Meanwhile, the following stations will broadcast the game for US viewers: Foxsports.com, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock, UNIVERSO NOW, UFORIA App, Futbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, Sling, Fox Sports 1, FOX Sports App, UNIVERSO .
Australian viewers can tune in to the game via SBS, which will televise all matches during the 2022 World Cup, on SBS Viceland. SBS On Demand will also broadcast the Ghana vs Uruguay game for those on the go.
If you can’t watch the game live, you can relive the action via the FIFA YouTube channel (worldwide). The official YouTube channel will post highlight videos after each game.
The Black Stars still feel robbed by the circumstances of their departure 12 years ago, when Luis Suárez (third from right) palmed the ball away. Ghana missed the penalty and then went out
On Friday, veteran striker Suárez (above) could line up against the team he once cruelly denied
United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website.
U.S: Foxsports.com, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock, UNIVERSO NOW, UFORIA App, Fútbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, Sling, Fox Sports 1, FOX Sports App, UNIVERSO.
Australia: SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand.
Where is Ghana vs Uruguay played?
Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, Qatar will host the match.
Designed by the architect Zaha Hadid, it has a capacity for 40,000 people and is located about 20 kilometers south of the capital, Doha.
The 974 stadium in Doha will host the clash between the two teams on Saturday, November 26
Group H Table
Ghana is currently in second place in Group H, with Uruguay at the bottom.
The Black Stars need a win to guarantee a place in the round of 16. A draw might be enough, but only if South Korea doesn’t beat Portugal, and they do it by two goals.
As for Uruguay, again they can only progress with a win. They would have to hope that South Korea does not beat Portugal. And if both sides win, Uruguay simply needs to win by two more goals than South Korea.
Ghana is in second place in World Cup Group H after the second round of matches, with Uruguay last
Ghana vs Uruguay: Team News
Ghanaian squad
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (Saint Gallen), Ibrahim Danlad (Asante Kotoko), Abdul Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen).
Defenders: Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Daniel Amartey (Leicester), Baba Rahman (Reading), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Denis Odoi (Club Brugge), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont Foot).
Midfielders: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (SC Freiburg), Elisha Owusu (Gent), Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Salis Abdul Samed (Racing Lens).
Forward: Daniel Afriyie (Hearts of Oak), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade), Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Sporting Lisbon), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City), Kamal Sowah (Club Brugge), Kamaldeen Sulemana ( Rennes), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao).
Uruguayan squad
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Sergio Rochet (National), Sebastián Sosa (Independent).
Defenders: José Giménez (Atlético de Madrid), Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP), Diego Godín (Vélez Sarsfield), Martín Cáceres (LA Galaxy), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), José Luis Rodríguez (Nacional), Mathias Olivera (Naples), Matías Viña (Rome).
Midfielders: Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray), Manuel Ugarte (Sporting CP), Matías Vecino (Lazio), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United), Nicolás De La Cruz (River Plate).
Forward: Agustín Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense), Facundo Torres (Orlando City), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Maxi Gómez (Trabzonspor), Luis Suárez (Nacional), Edinson Cavani (Valencia), Darwin Núñez (Liverpool).
head to head record
There is only one previous occasion when the two sides have met: a now infamous clash on July 2, 2010, at that year’s World Cup.
Sulley Muntari put Ghana ahead on the cusp of half-time, before Diego Forlán equalized just before the hour mark. In extra time and with the clock running towards penalties, Dominic Adiyiah headed towards the goal…
Otto Addo’s side will be looking to exact revenge and advance to the knockout stages.
Before the Uruguayan Luis Suárez desperately patted him on the line. A penalty and red card were awarded, but Asamoah Gyan missed the penalty and the game went to penalties. Gyan scored his shot in the penalty shootout but Ghana ended up losing.
The Black Stars understandably felt robbed by Suárez’s cheating act, denying them the chance to be the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final. They have not seen each other since. Expect fireworks.
Group H luminaires
- Uruguay 0-0 South Korea – Thursday, November 24
- Portugal 3-2 Ghana – Thursday, November 24
- South Korea 2-3 Ghana – Monday, November 28
- Portugal 2-0 Uruguay – Monday, November 28
- South Korea vs. Portugal – Friday, December 2
- Ghana vs Uruguay – Friday, December 2
