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Senegal under investigation by FIFA, to be punished for breaking rules

Senegal are under investigation for violating FIFA rules at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This investigation comes after head coach, Aliou Cisse refused to attend a pre-match press conference with a player, prior to a 2-1 win over Ecuador. According to a statement released by FIFA on Wednesday, November 30, …

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“The final group match against Ghana is do and die” – Luis Suarez boldly states

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has served a strong warning to the Black Stars of Ghana ahead of their crucial game in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to him, all the Uruguayan players will put their lives on the line in order to beat Ghana and hopefully qualify for the …

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Mohammed Kudus joins Ahmed Musa to set enviable World Cup record

Ghana international, Mohammed Kudus wrote his name in the history books on Monday afternoon when he netted a brace in the 3-2 win against South Korea. The talented attacker has been the main man for the Black Stars since the 2022 FIFA World Cup commenced. In the match against South …

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Football legend, Pele, 82, is hospitalised over swollen body, heart issues

Legendary Brazilian footballer, Pele has reportedly been admitted to the hospital with swelling all over his body and heart failure issues.   The 82-year-old, currently undergoing metastatic cancer treatment, went into the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday November 29, for an unscheduled visit, according to ESPN Brasil, which describes …

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Four reasons why Inaki Williams is struggling for goals at the Black Stars

When Inaki Willimas announced his nationality switch back in June 2022, Ghanaians welcomed the news with immense joy. Some claimed that the Black Stars now have a proven target man, if not cut in the mode of Asamoah Gyan, with diverse qualities to lead in the lines. But life at the Black Stars has …

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2022 World Cup: Senegal become first African country to qualify for Round of 16

African Champions, Senegal have become the first African country to book their place in the knockout stage of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Senegal picked one of the tickets for the knockout stage after beating the South Americans 2-0. The Terenga Lions qualify for the next stage …

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Why Dede Ayew’s handball did not nullify Salisu’s goal against South Korea

When the Black Stars defeated South Korea in their second Group H match at the Education City Stadium in Qatar, there was a Video Assitant Referee (VAR) check to verify whether it should stand or not. Eventually, the referee awarded the goal even though the ball had struck the hand …

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“I Am Sorry for Controversial Penalty Against Ghana; I Love Ghanaians” – American Referee Expresses Regret

Though at first glance, it appeared to be a genuine penalty, subsequent replays proved that there was minimal contact from Ghana’s defender, Mohammed Salisu and that Ronaldo appeared to have gone down too easily. The Moroccan-born American official refused to have a second look on the VAR monitor and judged …

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Ghana World Cup clash will be different this time – Uruguay coach Diego Alonso

Uruguay coach Diego Alonso on Monday dismissed the importance of the South American side’s controversial 2010 World Cup quarter-final victory over Ghana ahead of their crunch clash in Qatar. In South Africa 12 years ago, Uruguay reached the semi-finals after ousting Ghana on penalties. Uruguay forward Luis Suarez deliberately handled …

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Luis Suarez issues warning to Ghana ahead of final Group H game

Uruguay veteran, Luis Suarez has stressed that they will fight to beat Ghana in the final Group H match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In an interview ahead of the all-important final group game, the former Barcelona star has warned that Uruguay will take the game as a do-or-die …

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