Tag: FIFA World Cup
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco’s history and figures
In Qatar, Morocco will know its sixth participation in a World Cup final phase. Only Cameroon, which will play its 8th World Cup, is better on the continent. The most assiduous after Cameroon Morocco is one of the African regulars at a World Cup finals. The Kingdom of Morocco has already taken part in five…
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Qatar 2022 – Ghana: The day Suarez prevented Africa from playing a semi-final
After successful quarter-finals by Cameroon (1990) and Senegal (2002), Ghana was to be the first African nation to play a World Cup semi-final. Only, this dream that was so close in 2010, will be dashed by one man: Luis Suarez (Uruguay). July 2, 2010 could have been a historic date for Africa. But this date…
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Qatar 2022: Government won’t finance supporters to 2022 FIFA World Cup – Ghana’s Sports Minister reveals
The Minister of Youth and Sports of Ghana, Hon. Ussif Mustapha has announced that government won’t be financing Ghanaian supporters to support the Black Stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. According the minister, government won’t be able to aid the supporters this time around due to the economic hardship the nation is facing…
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FIFA WC Prep – Cameroon: Possible wingers to pick from for coach Rigobert Song
As Cameroon takes the final sprint to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the technical team of the Indomitable Lions will have to brave the odds emanating from off the pitch squabbles at an administrative level, to carefully hand pick a 26 man squad for the event. Coach Rigobert Song has had players playing…
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“I’m really proud to be here” -Former England youth defender speaks after first Black Stars training session
“I’m really proud to be here” -Former England youth defender speaks after first Black Stars training session Former England youth defender Tariq Lamptey has said that he is very proud to be part of the Black Stars team. According to the former Chelsea youth star, he is super excited and can’t wait to hit the…
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Ghana’s all time top scorer Asamoah Gyan eyes return to active football
General captain of the Black Stars and former Sunderland goal poacher, Asamoah Gyan has hinted on his return to active football after a long break. Speaking in an interview on the Denta_show, the African top scorer at the world cup revealed that he would like to be actively involved in club football as soon…
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World Cup 2022: Yaya Toure and the chances of African countries
Yaya Toure, ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has given the chances of the African teams. The Ivorian sees Senegal and Morocco being able to get through the group stages. It will be more complicated for Cameroon, according to the four-time African best player winner. Yaya Toure was crowned African champion in 2015…
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Rigobert Song: “Cameroon aims for the semi-finals of the World Cup 2022
Definitely qualified for the World Cup (Qatar 2022), the Cameroon team has been outlining great ambitions. Despite sharing a groupwith Brazil, Switzerland and Serbia, the coach of the Indomitable Lions, Rigobert Song is aiming for nothing less than the semi-finals. Cameroon will play its eighth World Cup in Qatar (21 November-18 December). For the Indomitable…
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Qatar 2022: Ghana FA finally confirms venue for Ghana vs Nigeria clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted a one match approval for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to host the World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match between Ghana and Nigeria. The approval comes after a CAF Licensing Inspector visited the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday to inspect the facility. In a letter…
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World 2022 play-offs: Algeria to return to Cameroon
FIFA proceeded this Saturday with the draw of the play-offs of the World Cup 2022. The 10 nations still in the running and concerned by this draw now know their respective opponents to get their ticket to Qatar. The die is cast. The day after the draw for the preliminary round of the 2023 African…