Black Stars winger, Joseph Paintsil
LA Galaxy forward, Joseph Paintsil has revealed that he was disappointed after not making Black Stars’ squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Ahead of the tournament, the former KRC Genk attacker made the provisional squad but was dropped from the final squad by coach Otto Addo.
Paintsil, who was hoping to make the squad, had scored six league goals and provided five assists in 13 games in the Belgian topflight.
Reflecting on his experience after being left out of the squad, Paintsil, speaking to Citi Sports, said, “It was strange, and I was unhappy, but I always have to accept the decision of the coach.”
“I was disappointed, but my job is to stay focused. There are more World Cups ahead, and my hope is to be part of the squad for this next one,” he added.
After playing a crucial part in Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, Paintsil is expected to make the squad for the tournament.
Meanwhile, Otto Addo is expected to announce his final squad for the tournament on June 1.
