World Cup 2026: Ghana receive Lawrence Ati-Zigi injury boost before England showdown

Sun 21st Jun, 2026 15:37

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has expressed optimism over Lawrence Ati-Zigi's chances of recovering in time for the Black Stars' crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting no decision will be rushed.

The St. Gallen goalkeeper sustained an injury during Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in their tournament opener and has since undergone scans. While the official results are yet to be released, reports suggest the 29-year-old is a major doubt for Tuesday's meeting with England in Boston after training separately from the rest of the squad on Saturday.

Ati-Zigi produced an outstanding performance against Panama before picking up the injury, making several key saves to help Ghana secure all three points.

Speaking to Ghanafa.org, the goalkeeping coach revealed the goalkeeper is making encouraging progress, with his condition being assessed daily in consultation with head coach Carlos Queiroz and the Black Stars' medical team.

"We're extremely happy with his progress. It's day by day. Obviously, this is a medical issue collaborated with head coach Carlos Queiroz, so we'll take it session by session," he said.

"We're optimistic, and the decision will be made at the right time. But one thing is for sure, we always stress the team above the individual. Any decision we make is in the best interest of the team."

Should Ati-Zigi fail to recover in time, Benjamin Asare and Joseph Anang are available to step in, while Solomon Agbasi remains with the squad in camp despite not being part of Ghana's official 26-man World Cup roster.

Ghana face England knowing another positive result would significantly boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages after opening their campaign with a victory over Panama.

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World Cup 2026: Ghana hopes Lawrence Ati-Zigi recovers before England match

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