Qatar 2022 World Cup has offered the world, unarguably, the most intriguing edition of the FIFA World Cup tournament in history. Against this background, it’s noteworthy to beam the spotlight on the most impressive goalkeepers who have brought leadership, energy and quality to their respective teams. The Qatar 2022 semi-finals …
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Raheem Sterling Leaves Qatar World Cup Squad For England Over Family Emergency
England and Chelsea forward, Raheem Sterling has left the World Cup tournament in Qatar to attend to his fiancee and children at his Surrey residence. Sterling made the urgent trip following the news that his home was burgled while his family – fiancee Paige Milian and two children – were …
Read More »Ghana, Uruguay Out Of World Cup Despite Suarez Heroics
Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday despite beating Ghana 2-0 after South Korea scored a late winner in the other Group H match to leapfrog the South American side. Giorgian De Arrascaeta netted twice in quick succession in the first half, with 35-year-old Luis Suarez having a hand …
Read More »World Cup 2022: Bale Bails Wales Against USA
Gareth Bale’s penalty kick in the 82nd minute ensured USA never ran out winners on the night. Timothy Weah, the son of former World footballer of the year, George Weah, had put the Americans ahead with a cool finish in the 36th minute. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic got an assist off …
Read More »World Cup: England, Wales, Others Opt Out Of Wearing One Love Armband
England, Wales and other European teams who had earlier insisted on their captains wearing a ‘One Love’ armband at their 2022 World Cup matches have opted out after FIFA remained adamant on its stand against it. The various football associations have been in a meeting with FIFA this morning to …
Read More »FIFA Confirms Alcohol Ban At Qatar World Cup Stadiums
World Cup organisers have banned the sale of alcohol around stadiums in Qatar after last-minute showdown talks, FIFA announced on Friday. FIFA confirmed that sales of alcoholic beverages would be banned at the stadiums except for zero-alcohol beer, Bud Zero. In a statement posted on its Twitter page, …
Read More »‘That’s Why You Are Not In Qatar’: Ghanaians Mock Nigeria Over 4-0 Defeat To Portugal
After suffering a humiliating loss to Portugal in a World Cup warm-up match, Ghanaians have taken a jibe at Nigeria, noting that the loss justifies why the country won’t be participating at the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria were downed 4-0 on Thursday night in Lisbon by a superior Portugal …
Read More »Ghana Edge Switzerland 2-0 In Salisu rose to head in the opener from a corner in 70th minute while Semenyo doubled his side’s advantage in the 74th from a rebound. Ghana have now recorded consecutive victories following their 1-0 win against Nicaragua in September. Other teams in Ghana’s Group H are South Korea and Uruguay. Warm-Up March
Ghana’s Black Stars continued their preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Wednesday. The goals were scored within the space of four minutes in the second half by Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo and will serve as a morale booster for their opener …
Read More »Spain Defeat Jordan 3-1 In World Cup Warm-Up March
Spain wrapped up their World Cup preparation in style as they trashed Jordan 3-1 in on Thursday in a World Cup warm-up match. Goals from Barcelona duo of Ansu Fati and Gavi then a third from Athletico Bilbao’s Nico Williams ensured victory for Spain. Al Daradreh, however, gave the home …
Read More »World Cup Friendly: Messi, Di Maria On Target As Argentina Trash UAE 5-0
Argentina have capped off their 2022 World Cup preparations in style after seeing off United Arab Emirates 5-0 in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. An early opener from Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez and a brace from Angel Di Maria put the two-time world champions in control before Lionel …
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