Black Stars step up preparations for Colombia showdown with intensive training session

Ghana continued preparations for their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia with another intensive training session at Bryant University on Tuesday.

Head coach Carlos Queiroz put his players through their paces as the Black Stars intensified preparations for Friday's knockout encounter at Kansas City Stadium.

The squad focused on tactical drills and match-specific exercises as they fine-tuned plans for the showdown with the South Americans.

The Black Stars are scheduled to leave Rhode Island on Wednesday and travel to Kansas City, where they will complete the final phase of preparations before the winner-takes-all contest.

Ghana booked their place in the knockout stage after finishing third in Group L with four points, following a victory over Panama, a draw against England and a narrow defeat to Croatia.

Colombia, meanwhile, progressed as Group K winners after an unbeaten group-stage campaign that saw them collect seven points.

The Round of 32 encounter presents Ghana with the opportunity to reach the last 16 for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup, while Colombia will be aiming to continue their impressive run in the tournament.

Kick-off is scheduled for Friday, July 3, at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake.

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