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You Are Our Worst Nightmare – Ghanaians React To Luis Suarez’s Retirement From Uruguay
03 Sep

You Are Our Worst Nightmare – Ghanaians React To Luis Suarez’s Retirement From Uruguay

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Some Ghanaians on social media have reacted to Luis Suarez’s retirement from international football, describing him as the ‘worst nightmare’ in Ghana’s football history. Suarez is remembered by most Ghanaians for his handball that partly denied the Black Stars the chance of becoming the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. In the final minutes of the quarter-final match at the 2010 World Cup, the striker made an audacious effort to stop a goal-bound header that could have seen Ghana win the game. Suarez was shown a red card, and Ghana’s all-time top scorer went…
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Uruguay Beat Italy To Win FIFA U-20 World Cup
12 Jun

Uruguay Beat Italy To Win FIFA U-20 World Cup

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Uruguay overcame Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win their first Under-20 World Cup title. The Celeste’s victory ends a streak of four consecutive wins by European teams in the tournament. Luciano Rodriguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range, giving Uruguay a much deserved victory after dominating the entire match against Italy. More than 40,000 people, mostly cheering for Uruguay, attended the match at the Diego Maradona Stadium. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present. Uruguay barely needed to count on their steady defense, which conceded only three goals in the tournament, all…
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It’s Not My Fault Asamoah Gyan Missed The Penalty In 2010 – Luis Suarez
02 Dec

It’s Not My Fault Asamoah Gyan Missed The Penalty In 2010 – Luis Suarez

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Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez, says he owes Ghanaians no apology following his involvement in the Black Stars’ quarterfinal exit at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Suarez stopped a goal-bound opportunity from the Black Stars with his hand in the dying embers of the extra time of the quarterfinal fixture 12 years ago at the Soccer City Stadium. Ghana was awarded a penalty late in the game but Asamoah Gyan failed to convert the spot kick with the Black Stars going on to lose the tie on penalties. That incident has stood in the memories of Ghanaians for a long time…
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Asamoah Gyan Cautions Black Stars Ahead Of Uruguay Showdown
30 Nov

Asamoah Gyan Cautions Black Stars Ahead Of Uruguay Showdown

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Asamoah Gyan has cautioned the Black Stars not to go into their match against Uruguay with a desire for revenge. The former Ghana star wants the team to stick to their game plan and achieve a result that will see them qualify for the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup. Uruguay beat Ghana controversially in South Africa 12 years ago, denying the Black Stars a place in the World Cup’s last four. Luis Suarez deliberately used his hand to block what would have been the win for Ghana, and the resulting penalty was missed by Gyan. Friday’s game is…
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A Draw Could Be Good For Us But We Want To Win – Otto Addo On Uruguay Clash
30 Nov

A Draw Could Be Good For Us But We Want To Win – Otto Addo On Uruguay Clash

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars will be going in for a win against Uruguay eventhough a draw could be enough to them through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars and Urugauy go head to head on Friday, December 2, with a place in the round of 16 of the competition up for grabs. A win over South Korea on Monday means Ghana currently occupies the second soot in Group H with three points, two above both South Korea and Uruguay. Addo’s side will advance to the next stage if Ghana…
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We’ll Not Go Into The Uruguay Game Seeking Revenge – Otto Addo
29 Nov

We’ll Not Go Into The Uruguay Game Seeking Revenge – Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has said that the team is focused ahead of the last group game against Uruguay in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana coach Otto Addo He said though Ghana has a vengeful past against the South American team, they will go into the match with progression to the next being the main focus. Despite being confident, Otto believes his side will not be in for revenge against the South American, who painfully eliminated Ghana in the quarter-final of the 2010 World Cup. Speaking after his side's 3-2 win against South Korea, he said he…
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The Focus Is On Uruguay After Beating South Korea – Mohammed Kudus
29 Nov

The Focus Is On Uruguay After Beating South Korea – Mohammed Kudus

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Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, says the team will now focus on their last group game against Uruguay following the win over South Korea. Ghana secured a 3-2 win over the Asian side on Monday, November 28, with a brace from the Ajax star while Mohammed Salisu scored the other. Kudus’ brace and performance on the day saw him clinch the Player of the Match award at the end of the game. Speaking after being given the award, the 22-year-old said, “We got the three points today and the focus is on Uruguay,” he said. “So we go in with…
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2022 World Cup: Andre Ayew, Kudus Could Miss Uruguay Clash With Yellow Cards Against South Korea
28 Nov

2022 World Cup: Andre Ayew, Kudus Could Miss Uruguay Clash With Yellow Cards Against South Korea

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Ahead of Ghana’s second group game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup against South Korea on Monday, November 28, some players risk missing the clash with Uruguay with yellow cards. Captain Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams and Alidu Seidu are the four players who could be out of the final group game against Uruguay should they pick up cards in the encounter with South Korea. The four players were booked during the Black Stars’ opening fixture with Portugal at the Stadium 974 on Thursday, November 24. Kudus was on the receiving end of a yellow card in the minute…
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We Are Going For Revenge Against Uruguay – Mohammed Salisu
17 Nov

We Are Going For Revenge Against Uruguay – Mohammed Salisu

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Black Stars defender, Mohammed Salisu, says Ghana will be looking for revenge when they face Uruguay at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana and the whole of Africa suffered heartbreaking moments during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after being knockout from the competition in the quarterfinal stage. The deciding moments of the game came late in the game after the Black Stars were handed a penalty after a Luis Suarez handball late in extra-time – an advantage which was missed by Asamoah Gyan, with Ghan going on lose on penalties. The Black Stars will face Uruguay in this…
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World Cup 2022: Luis Suarez And Edinson Cavani Named In Uruguay Squad
11 Nov

World Cup 2022: Luis Suarez And Edinson Cavani Named In Uruguay Squad

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Veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are set to play at their fourth consecutive Fifa World Cup after being named in Uruguay’s 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar. Former Liverpool striker Suarez, 35, plays for Uruguayan side Nacional. Ex-Manchester United forward Cavani, also 35, has scored four goals for Valencia this season but is currently recovering from an ankle injury. Defender Diego Godin, 36, is included in an experienced squad. Three Premier League players have been selected by the South American side, who won two of the first four World Cup titles. Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and midfielders…
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