Tag Archives: EQUALS

Messi equals penalty miss tally of Africa’s record goalscorer at World Cup

Argentine international Lionel Messi has equaled a record by Asamoah Gyan at the World Cup. Football record outfit, Opta Jose, noted on Wednesday, November 30; that Messi has missed two of his three penalty kicks at the World Cup. It adds that the record equals that of former Black Star …

Read More »

Dede Ayew equals Asamoah Gyan’s record at the Black Stars

Black Stars skipper, Andre Dede Ayew has equalled Asamoah Gyan’s record as the most capped player for the Black Stars. Ayew featured in his 109th game for the Black Stars in their 1-0 win over Nicaragua in Lorca, Spain. His second-half appearance made him join Asamoah Gyan as the joint …

Read More »

Jordan Ayew equals Abedi Pele’s Black Stars record

Black Stars forward, Jordan Ayew has equaled his father, Abedi Ayew Pele’s goal record for the Ghana national team. Jordan was on target in Ghana’s 4-1 humbling by Japan in the ongoing Kirin Cup. The goal was his 19th strike for the Black Stars, putting him level with his father who scored …

Read More »

Sadio Mané equals Didier Drogba’s Champions League record

Sadio Mané sealed Liverpool’s win on Wednesday against Villarreal (2-0) in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League, the striker scored the 14th goal of his career in the knockout phase of the competition. According to the statistician Opta, this total simply allows the Senegalese to equal the record …

Read More »