Lawrence Ati Zigi Archives

14 Jun

Ghana Coach Otto Addo Explains Goalkeeper Selection In 2026 World Cup Qualifying Games

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Ghana coach Otto Addo has explained his decision to start Lawrence Ati-Zigi ahead of Joseph Wollacott and Frederick Asare in goal post during the 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Mali and Central Africa Republic. Ati-Zigi appears to have regain his number spot under new coach Otto Addo having spent the entirety of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 campaign on the bench under former coach Chris Hughton. The St Gallen shot stopper kept the post against Mali and Central Africa Republic as the Black Stars secured back to back wins to end their winless run this year. Ghana…

23 Jan

2023 AFCON: Why Play Richard Ofori Over Ati-Zigi? – Ex-Ghana Goalie Questions Chris Hughton

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Former Ghanaian goalkeeper, William Amamoo, has criticized Chris Hughton’s decision to field Richard Ofori, second-choice goalkeeper in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who has seen zero minutes started all of Ghana’s group games at the tournament. Ofori faced significant backlash and scrutiny for alleged lapses in concentration, leading to Ghana’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde and a 2-2 draw in the final match against Mozambique. In a crucial moment just before full-time, Ofori conceded an avoidable corner kick that was converted by Atletico Madrid defender, Reinildo, allowing Os Mambas to secure a 2-2 draw…

16 Oct

Lawrence Ati-Zigi Is The Best Goalkeeper In Swiss League – Former Swiss Footballer

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Former Swiss footballer, Philipp Degen has heaped praise on Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi. Speaking to 3Sports in an interview, he said he has no doubt the Black Stars shot-stopper is the best goalkeeper in Switzerland. “Now he’s one of the best, he’s the best keeper in Switzerland. He’s the best so far. He improves amazingly, he’s a great guy. I haven’t seen so many guys move so positively, always want to give everything positive. He’s is doing very well,” Philipp Degen said. Lawrence Ati-Zigi, 26, joined Swiss Super League side FC St. Gallen in 2020. Since moving to the club, he has…

15 Aug

Lawrence Ati-Zigi Fails To Keep Clean Sheet In Four Outings As St. Gallen Draw At Servette

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Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has failed to keep a clean sheet in St. Gallen’s draw away at Servette on Friday in round four of the 2023/24 Swiss Super League. The Black Stars goalkeeper is yet to keep a clean sheet after rounds of games in the Swiss top flight. He kept only four clean sheets last season in 33 matches but was voted the best goalkeeper in Switzerland by the Swiss Footballers Association. Ati-Zigi started and played the entire duration of the game at the Stade de Geneva in front of seven thousand fans. It took only six minutes for the home…

18 May

Lawrence Ati-Zigi Adjudged Best Goalkeeper In Swiss Super League

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Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has been adjudged the Best Goalkeeper of the Season in the 2022/23 Swiss Super League. The 26-year-old St. Gallen number one was voted as the best in his position by the Swiss Association of Football Players, the Switzerland branch of FIFPro. https://twitter.com/FCSG_1879/status/1658852372863680512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1658852372863680512%7Ctwgr%5E35e9b51f246984c8e922e3cc934d917f1e29a775%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Flawrence-ati-zigi-adjudged-best-goalkeeper-in-swiss-super-league%2F Ati-Zigi has been a key figure for St. Gallen this season, playing in 30 league games and keeping 3 clean sheets. He has faced 146 shots in those 30 games he has played, saving 103 of them (the most in the league), giving him a 70 percent save rate as he conceded 44…