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13 Jul

2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian Clubs To Get More Than $500K In Player Benefits

Wontumi1SportsBLACK STARS, GFA, World Cup 2022

Five Ghanaian clubs are to receive over $500,000 from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme as part of rewards for having representatives in the Black Stars squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A FIFA report, to be released on Thursday morning, reveals that the Ghana Football Association received $565,772.42 to be distributed among the five clubs in Ghana. Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, King Faisal, Dreams Football Club and Steadfast Football Club are the beneficiaries of the programme. From the report, Hearts received the highest amount, being $219,008.70 while Kotoko were paid $200,757.97. The reports also shows Steadfast get $109,504.72.…

05 Dec

World Cup 2022: Fifa’s Arsene Wenger Criticises Performance Of Protesting Nations

Wontumi2SportsARSENE WENGER, World Cup 2022

Arsene Wenger has suggested countries that protested at the World Cup before their first matches saw their on-field performances suffer. Germany players covered their mouths before their opening defeat against Japan after Fifa threatened "unlimited" sanctions against players who wore the anti-discrimination OneLove armband. "The teams [who performed well] were mentally ready," Wenger said. "They had focus on the competition and not on political demonstrations." Australia's players released a protest video ahead of the tournament and lost their first match against France. Former Arsenal manager Wenger, who is Fifa's head of global football development, was speaking at a media briefing…

01 Dec

World Cup 2022: Luis Suarez Refuses To Apologise For Ghana Handball In 2010

Wontumi2SportsGhana, Luis Suarez, Uruguay, World Cup 2022

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has refused to apologise for his handball against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup. Suarez was sent off in the last minute of extra time in the quarter-final for denying the Black Stars a goal with a deliberate handball on the goalline. Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent penalty and Uruguay went through. "The Ghana player missed the penalty, not me," said Suarez before the teams meet in a decisive Group G match on Friday in this year's World Cup finals. Ghana play Uruguay knowing a win would send them into the knockout stage - but a…

30 Nov

World Cup 2022: ‘He Has A Bright Future In Front Of Him’ – Ghana Captain Andre Ayew On Mohammed Kudus

Wontumi2SportsAndre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, World Cup 2022

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has tipped Mohammed Kudus to be the next big star from the West African country. The 22-year-old, who has impressed for Ajax in the Champions League this season, scored two goals to help the West Africans to a 3-2 win on Monday which boosted their hopes of progressing from Group H. Kudus was also adjudged man of the match after his splendid performance. "He has a bright future in front of him," Black Stars captain Andre Ayew said. "We know this, I know this, Ghana knows it now, the world is going to know it. You'll see, more…

29 Nov

World Cup 2022: Andre Onana Flies Out Of Qatar After Suspension By Cameroon

Wontumi2SportsAndre Onana, Cameroon, Qatar, World Cup 2022

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has left their World Cup squad and is set to play no further part in the tournament after being suspended by the country's football federation. A source close to the player told BBC Sport Africa that Onana departed the team hotel and travelled to the airport on Tuesday, with Paris his initial destination before he travels on to Cameroon capital Yaounde. "I have put all my efforts and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a footballer often experiences, but there has been no will on the other side," Onana said in a statement posted…

28 Nov

World Cup 2022: Germany’s Jamal Musiala Again Shows His Potential As He Impresses Against Spain

Wontumi2SportsGermany, Jamal Musiala, Spain, World Cup 2022

Priceless and peerless, Germany teenager Jamal Musiala now has the label of being "the next Lionel Messi". The 19-year-old played a key role in driving Hansi Flick's men to a crucial point on Sunday as they fought for their World Cup future in a tense 1-1 draw with Spain. And, while the performances of the four-time world champions in the tournament have been mixed to say the least, Musiala's individual displays have again emphasised what an exciting talent he is. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, who spent much of his childhood in England but opted to play for his country…

28 Nov

Alvaro Morata Reacts To Spain’s Draw With Germany

Wontumi2SportsAlvaro Morata, Germany, Spain, World Cup 2022

Alvaro Morata remained positive despite Spain falling to a late draw with Germany in Group E at the World Cup, insisting they faced an 'amazing team'. Morata came off the bench to fire Spain ahead after an hour in what looked like another dominant display, but they let Germany back in late in the game and Die Mannschaft punished them through substitutions of their own. Niclas Fullkrug fired in an equaliser after 83 minutes to ensure the game finished 1-1 and increase Germany's chances of making it to the knockout stages. Speaking to the BBC after the final whistle, Morata…

24 Nov

World Cup 2022: Sulley Muntari Predicts Win For Ghana Against Portugal In Opening Game

Wontumi2SportsBLACK STARS, Ghana, Portugal, Sulley Muntari, World Cup 2022

Former Ghana international Sulley Muntari is optimistic about the chances of the Black Stars against Portugal in their opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This will be the second meeting between Ghana and Portugal in the World Cup with the first meeting ending 2-1 in favor of the Portuguese side at the 2014 World Cup. The former Inter Milan midfielder was at the team's camp in Doha, to interact and motivate the players ahead of the big game on Thursday to be played at the Stadium 974. Muntari, who played in all Ghana's three World Cups from 2006,…

24 Nov

World Cup 2022: England Captain Harry Kane Fit To Play Against US – Gareth Southgate

Wontumi2SportsEngland, Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane, USA, World Cup 2022

England captain Harry Kane will be fit to play in Friday's World Cup match against the United States, says manager Gareth Southgate. The striker injured his ankle early in the second half of Monday's opening 6-2 victory over Iran in Group B and was later substituted. "Harry is fine. He has worked slightly separately from the group but all good for Friday night," said Southgate. "He had a scan [on Wednesday] to make sure everything is fine." Tottenham's Kane has scored 51 goals in 76 appearances for the Three Lions, two behind Wayne Rooney's record of 53. Meanwhile, Manchester United…

22 Nov

World Cup 2022: Black Stars Training Gets Intense Ahead Of Portugal Clash

Wontumi2SportsBLACK STARS, Ghana, Portugal, World Cup 2022

Black Stars have stepped up their preparations for their 2022 World Cup Group H opener against Portugal on Thursday. The four-time African champions arrived in Doha over the weekend amid fanfare, as they were greeted by a massive crowd who had been waiting for them at their hotel for hours. The team also had their official photoshoot before taking to the field to begin training for the crucial match against Portugal. The training was intense on Monday, with numerous health clashes between players. Everyone brought his A-game to Monday's practice, which left coach Otto Addo pleased. The coach after the…