World Cup 2022: It’s payback time – Ex-Ghana defender John Paintsil on Uruguay tie
Former Ghana defender John Paintsil believes the time is right for Black Stars to beat Uruguay in their final group game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Ghana and Uruguay face off at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday at 15:00 GMT.
The two sides are in search of a ticket to the knockout stage with Ghana needing a win to automatically seal their spot in the next round of the tournament while the Uruguayans desperately need a win against Ghana to progress to the next round.
“Before we played Uruguay, the whole of Africa was with us,” he told BBC Sport Africa.
“Even the world was supporting Ghana. It was historic, the first time Ghana reached the World Cup quarter-finals.
“When I saw the draw, Ghana against Uruguay, it was exciting. I will say it will be a payback time to get out from the group. We must beat Uruguay at all costs.”
The game will be a repeat of the 2010 World Cup quarter-final incident which saw Luis Suarez save his side with the handball incident as Ghana eventually bowed out of the tournament on penalty shootouts.
Black Stars are currently second in Group H while Uruguay lie bottom with only one point.
