Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori says he knows exactly what he must do to earn a recall to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 31-year-old has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, held in early 2024 in the Ivory Coast, where a costly error in the 2-2 draw with Mozambique contributed to the Black Stars’ elimination from the tournament. Since then, Ofori has been excluded from the national setup.
Now plying his trade with AmaZulu FC in South Africa after joining as a free agent in September 2024, Ofori says his priority is to work hard for his club and let his performances speak for themselves.
Speaking to iDiski Times, he said: “I’m working hard with my team to help my team in the league, and then the rest will take over. Recently, no, I haven’t spoken to coach Otto Addo, but before, he used to call me. He’s a good man who checks up on his players.”
Ofori, who previously served as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, added that he understands what is required to make a return to the squad. “I’m focused on my club right now. That’s what you need to do if you want to be there [at the World Cup],” he said.
Ofori made his Ghana debut in 2015 and has 33 caps to his name.
