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Late Drama As Cameroon Advance To Last 16 And Ghana Go Out | Football News
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Late Drama As Cameroon Advance To Last 16 And Ghana Go Out | Football News

[ad_1] Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the tournament. In an amazing finish in Bouake, Ebrima Colley scored on 85 minutes to put Gambia 2-1 up only for Joseph Gomez to concede an own goal before an added-time Christopher Wooh goal won a thriller.  Defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 in the other Group C match to finish with nine points and Cameroon edged Guinea for second place on goals scored after both collected four. Guinea also qualified fo...
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Monaco Swoop For Mohammed Salisu As Axel Disasi Nears Chelsea Move | Football News
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Monaco Swoop For Mohammed Salisu As Axel Disasi Nears Chelsea Move | Football News

[ad_1] File image of Mohammed Salisu© TwitterGhana centre-back Mohammed Salisu has joined Monaco on a five-year deal from Southampton, the Ligue 1 club said Tuesday with France international Axel Disasi on the verge of signing for Chelsea. The transfer fee for the 24-year-old Salisu is reported to be around 15 million euros ($16.5 million). Salisu, who began his career at Spanish side Real Valladolid, was part of a Southampton team relegated from the Premier League last season.He also played for his country at the World Cup in Qatar.His arrival in the principality coincides with Disasi moving closer to completing a move to Chelsea, where he would be reunited with former Monaco team-mate Benoit Badiashile.Chelsea are expected to confirm the signing of Disasi on Wednesday for a fee in the ...
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Ghana Gives State Funeral Honours To Football Star Christian Atsu | Football News
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Ghana Gives State Funeral Honours To Football Star Christian Atsu | Football News

[ad_1] Ghana gave state funeral honours to former Black Stars and Chelsea player, Christian Atsu, who died in last month's earthquake in Turkey, with a ceremony led by President Nana Akufo-Addo. Tributes were paid to the former Newcastle winger as he was laid to rest in a coffin draped in Ghana's national colours of red, yellow, green and black with calls to keep alive the legacy of the player who "gave his life to humanity". At the state-assisted funeral held on the forecourt of Accra's State House, Atsu's widow Marie-Claire Rupio broke down while reading a tribute, saying he left with a part of her."You did not go alone for part of me went with you. Your love is still my guide, and though I cannot see you, you are always so full of life," Rupio said."You seemed to be immortal. Your smi...
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Christian Atsu’s Whereabouts “Yet To Be Confirmed”, Claims Footballer’s Agent Amid Rescue Reports | Football News
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Christian Atsu’s Whereabouts “Yet To Be Confirmed”, Claims Footballer’s Agent Amid Rescue Reports | Football News

[ad_1] Amid the conflicting reports regarding the rescue of Ghanian international footballer Christian Atsu from the rubble of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, his agent Nana Sechere has revealed that his whereabouts are yet to be confirmed. Former Newcastle midfielder Atsu had joined Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor in September, based in the southern province of Hatay near the epicentre of Monday's massive quake. Earlier, reports had emerged that the footballer was recued and was undergoing treatment in hospital, however, the statement of his agent contradicts it."Following yesterday's update from the club that Christian had been pulled out alive, we are yet to confirm Christian's whereabouts," said Sechere on Twitter."As you can imagine, this continues to be a devastating tim...
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Ghana’s Daniel Amartey Says It Was “Important” To Deny Uruguay World Cup Progression | Football News
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Ghana’s Daniel Amartey Says It Was “Important” To Deny Uruguay World Cup Progression | Football News

[ad_1] Ghana defender Daniel Amartey admitted his team were determined that if they could not qualify for the World Cup knockout stage, they would at least prevent Uruguay from doing so. The South American side triumphed 2-0 on Friday but both sides were eliminated due to South Korea's last-gasp 2-1 win over group winners Portugal. The bad blood between Uruguay and Ghana dates back 12 years to the infamous Luis Suarez handball that denied Ghana an extra-time winner in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals.Suarez was sent off but Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent penalty and Uruguay triumphed in the shoot-out.Once South Korea scored in stoppage time in Qatar on Friday, Uruguay realised they needed another goal to reach the last 16 while Ghana needed two.But the South Americans missed out on ...
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Luis Suarez Heroics Not Enough As Uruguay, Ghana Exit World Cup | Football News
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Luis Suarez Heroics Not Enough As Uruguay, Ghana Exit World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] 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 in both goals. However, Suarez finished the match on the bench in tears as he news came in of South Korea's last-gasp victory over Portugal, which meant the Asian side had moved above the Uruguayans into second place in Group H on goals scored.Veteran striker Suarez had been at the centre of the pre-match build-up because of his infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-finals, which helped eliminate Ghana. His name was booed loudly by the Ghana fans when it was read out by the stadium announcers...
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FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana take on Uruguay in Group H match© AFPGhana will be facing their Uruguay in their last Group H match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday. Ghana are at the second spot in the points table with a total of 3 points while Uruguay are at the bottom with only one point. Ghana only to defeat Uruguay in order to qualify for the Round of 16 while the Luis Suarez's team will have to depend on the result of South Korea's match against Portugal.When will the Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H match be played?The Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H match will be played on Friday, December 2.Where will the Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H match will be played?The Uruguay vs Ghana, Group H match will be played at the Al Janoub Stadium.When will the Uruguay vs Ghana, Gr...
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana Eye Uruguay Revenge, Germany Digest Shock Exit | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana Eye Uruguay Revenge, Germany Digest Shock Exit | Football News

[ad_1] Ghana bid to avenge an infamous loss by eliminating Uruguay from the World Cup on Friday as shellshocked Germany launched an inquest into the team's stunning early exit. After a pulsating fortnight of first round action, the World Cup's group stage draws to a close with the final games in Groups G and H. Brazil have already locked up qualification from Group G while Portugal have assured themselves of a place in the last 16 in Group H. That leaves all eyes on Ghana's clash with Uruguay on Friday where a win for the Africans would see them into the knockout rounds.The game is a rematch of the two sides epic 2010 World Cup quarter-final, where a deliberate handball on the goalline by Uruguay's Luis Suarez denied Ghana an extra-time winner.Asamoah Gyan missed the ensuing spot-kick be...
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South Korea vs Portugal And Uruguay vs Ghana World Cup Group H Live Updates: Portugal Look To Maintain Their Winning Streak | Football News
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South Korea vs Portugal And Uruguay vs Ghana World Cup Group H Live Updates: Portugal Look To Maintain Their Winning Streak | Football News

[ad_1] FIFA World Cup 2022, South Korea vs Portugal Group H Live: Portugal Look To Maintain Their Winning Streak© AFPFIFA World Cup 2022, South Korea vs Portugal and Uruguay vs Ghana Group H Live Updates:South Korea will be going up against Portugal while Uruguay will be facing Ghana in their last Group H match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, on Friday. The Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal are at the top of the points table and have qualified for the Round of 16 stage. On the other hand, South Korea are in the third position and will be eyeing a win, in order to qualify for the knockouts. (South Korea vs Portugal LIVE Matchcentre | Uruguay vs Ghana LIVE Matchcentre)Here are the Live Updates of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Group H Football Matches between South Korea vs Portugal and Uruguay vs Ghan...
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South Korea vs Portugal And Uruguay vs Ghana World Cup Group H Live Updates: 1-Goal Up Portugal Threaten Korea Defence, Ghana 0-0 Uruguay | Football News
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South Korea vs Portugal And Uruguay vs Ghana World Cup Group H Live Updates: 1-Goal Up Portugal Threaten Korea Defence, Ghana 0-0 Uruguay | Football News

[ad_1] FIFA World Cup 2022, South Korea vs Portugal Group H Live: Portugal Look To Maintain Their Winning Streak© AFPFIFA World Cup 2022, South Korea vs Portugal and Uruguay vs Ghana Group H Live Updates:Ricardo Horta provides Portugal with an early breakthrough as his goal helped his side take 1-0 lead over South Korea, within six minutes of the game. South Korea will be going up against Portugal while Uruguay will be facing Ghana in their last Group H match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, on Friday. The Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal are at the top of the points table and have qualified for the Round of 16 stage. On the other hand, South Korea are in the third position and will be eyeing a win, in order to qualify for the knockouts. (South Korea vs Portugal LIVE Matchcentre | Uruguay vs Gh...
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