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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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Sulley Muntari announces retirement from football

Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, who played 18 years in the game as a professional, has now brought his illustrious career to an end. Sulley Muntari, now 38 years of age, announced his retirement from the game in an interview with …

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2022 World Cup: Why Cameroon coach dropped first-choice goalie in Serbia draw

Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana has reportedly been dropped from Cameroon’s matchday squad against Serbia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup after refusing to change his goalkeeping style. Andre Onana started in Cameroon’s opening day 2022 FIFA World Cup defeat to Switzerland, but he has been left out of the …

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From Ati Zigi to Kudus: Watch how 32 unbroken passes led to second goal against South Korea

The Black Stars of Ghana won their first match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup after beating South Korea 3-2 at the Education City Stadium on Monday, November 28. Ghana’s goals came through a Mohammed Salisu opener and a Mohammed Kudus strike in the first half of the game. Kudus’ …

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Ghanaian official takes selfie with crying Son Heung-min after defeat

Son Heung-min was left in tears after South Korea’s World Cup hopes were rocked by defeat to Ghana – but that didn’t stop one of the opposition coaches from trying to get a selfie with him. South Korea look set to exit Qatar at the group stage after their 3-2 loss. …

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FIFA lifts ban on Kenyan federation after nine months

A ban FIFA placed on Football Kenyan Federation (FKF) over government’s interference has been lifted.   FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura who announced that the ban has been lifted, said the decision was taken after Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba reinstated FKF Executive Committee.   Representatives from both FIFA and the …

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2022 World Cup: Is he single? – Efia Odo hails Mohammed Kudus for excellent performance

Mohammed Kudus played his heart out to see Ghana’s national team, Black Stars beat South Korea in a slim win match at the Education City Stadium, Qatar on November 28. Kudus won the hearts of many including actress Efia Odo, who has ‘thrown shots’ at the Ghanaian midfielder who topped social media trends …

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