‘Best Feeling Ever’ – Wollacott on qualifying to world cup

Black Stars goalkeeper, Joseph Wollacott, has finally opened up on helping Ghana secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.

The 25 year old made some notable big saves, as Ghana beat rivals Nigeria on away goals to secure a ticket to the global showpiece.

Wollacott, in an interview with his club side, Swindon Town, spoke of how delighted he is to have played a part in making history for Ghana.

“It was probably one of the longest weeks I’ve had in my life but it seems it is all worth it.

“There was pressure on the game, not just to qualify for the World Cup but for the bragging rights of the country, but I just went into it treating it like another game of football, I didn’t put too much pressure on myself and I’m obviously buzzing and delighted.

“I’m not that superstitious but I just made sure I had a solid week of training, I eat well and slept right and that gives you confidence.

“Playing for Ghana, I didn’t realise before I went just how much expectation there is from the country and football is massive in Ghana, a lot of people follow it, so to deliver and make Ghana proud is the best feeling.

“It was probably one of the best feelings of my career.”

Ghana have been drawn in Group H, along with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea, ahead of the competition which runs from 21 November to 18 December 2022.