New World TV has announced the release of its first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 theme song dubbed “On y est” (“we made it”), featuring Ghanaian rap heavyweight, M.anifest. The song, which heralds the announcement of the Togo-based media network’s new sports channel, “New World Sport 1,” is dedicated to the …
Read More »2022 World Cup: Neymar suffers ligament injury, ruled out of next game
Five-time World Cup champion Brazil will be without stars Neymar and Danilo for their next match due to injury, the team announced on Friday. Brazilian team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed both players will miss the team’s next match against Switzerland on Monday, but remained hopeful they would play again in …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Portugal vs Ghana (World Cup Group H)
Welcome to the Live Updates of Ghana’s match against Portugal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Stadium 974. The Black Stars begin their campaign at the tournament against Portugal who have set their sights on winning the ultimate trophy. Ghana hopes to become the first African country to …
Read More »Meet the four African presidents who are in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
It is a global football season yet only 32 teams from across the world are in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. The spotlight is on the various teams – players, technical staff – the officiating department – referees, assistants, Video Assistant Referees, technical analysts – as well as the …
Read More »Saudi Arabia declares national holiday to celebrate World Cup win over Argentina
November 23 is a holiday in Saudi Arabia as the nation celebrates the national team’s shock victory over Argentina. The Gulf country came from a goal down to beat Argentina 2-1 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday morning. A statement from the king read: “It is directed that tomorrow, …
Read More »Samini releases ‘Win Africa, Win’ after calling World Cup song for Ghana Blacks Stars “wack”
Ghanaian reggae/dancehall superstar Samini Dagaati has released a much better song for the Black Stars after calling the FIFA 2022 World Cup song for Ghana Blacks Stars “wack.” A number of musicians have released their cheer songs to celebrate the Blacks stars, however, there have been widespread opinions that the …
Read More »Most expensive World Cup worth US$300 billion kicks off
Despite courting controversy over its selection to host the 2022 World Cup tournament, Qatar has spent about $300 billion in 12 years toward infrastructure to host the global football event. The Middle-East nation, with its capital in Doha, had earlier earmarked an official budget of $10 billion but had to …
Read More »World Cup match report: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador
Ecuador captain and all-time top scorer, Enner Valencia scored two first goals as the La Tricolor began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over Qatar in the opening match. The South American team extended their unbeaten run to eight matches by earning a 2-0 victory over the hosts …
Read More »2022 World Cup: No African team will qualify from group stage – Oxford Uni study
A new report published by Oxford University is predicting that no African team at the World Cup will progress beyond the group stages. The report based on the Oxford mathematical model predicts route to the men’s FIFA World Cup whcih kicks off this weekend in Qatar. It also predicts that …
Read More »See beautiful photos of Black Stars players in Fugu as they storm Qatar for World Cup
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Qatar for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Showing the Ghanaian tradition to the world, the team arrived in Qatar dressed in the popular traditional outfit called the “Fugu” which is mostly associated with people from the Northern part of Ghana. …
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