Ghana and Doxa Katokopia goalkeeper Richard Kingson is fit for the anticipated clash against Egypt despite his sudden exit during his team's 2-0 defeat against Apollon on Monday.

Ghana will host the Pharaohs in the first leg of the World Cup play-offs set for 15 October in Kumasi.

The veteran goalkeeper had to be taken off Monday's Cyprus league match amid fears that he has suffered a serious injury, which would have meant a new blow for the Black Stars.

According to Ghanaian site Ghanasoccernet, Kingson was only taken off as a ‘precautionary measure’ and he is fully fit and is expected to arrive to Ghana on Tuesday and join his teammates in the starting camp for the match.

Kingson has been a regular starter with Doxa since joining in the summer, prompting coach Kwesi Appiah to give him a Ghana call-up for the first time in two years.

Appiah seems to be cursed by injuries ahead of the 15 October encounter as he has already lost midfielder Mohammed Rabiu as well as the defence duo Jonathan Mensah and Jon Boye.

Schalke forward Kevin-Prince Boateng is also doubtful for the game after sustaining an injury last weekend.

Egypt are scheduled to host the Ghanaians at Cairo's Air Defence Stadium for the second half of the game on 19 November.

The Egyptians are eyeing their first World Cup appearance since 1990, while Ghana is hoping to reach the World Cup finals for the third time.

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