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Ghana look to diaspora for backing as Partey case and years of flux cloud planning
Carlos Queiroz has plenty to deal with as the Black Stars enter the fray against Panama looking to banish a long record of underachievement
TL;DR
- Ghana has a history of underachievement in football, despite early dominance.
- Managerial instability has been a significant issue, with frequent coaching changes.
- Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada for a match.
- Mohammed Kudus is ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
- The government's plan to fund supporters' travel was deemed unsustainable.
- The strategy shifted to engaging Ghanaian diaspora communities for support.
- The team faces tough group games against England and Croatia.