FIFA W/Cup qualifier update: Partey strike sends Ghana to Qatar

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By Michael Danquah

Ghana secured a fourth world cup berth and became the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA world cup in Qatar later this year after playing out a 1-1 draw against their the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria.

Black Stars in Joyful mood

A superb strike by Thomas Teye Partey in the 10th minute was all the west African giants needed to sail through in a tough and pulsating encounter. Nigeria consolation equaliser came 11 minutes later via a penalty scored by Moses Troost-Ekong.


The Black Stars booked their slot in Qatar on away goal rule after a goaless draw in Kumasi.

Elsewhere, Mohammed Salah missed a penalty whilst  Sadio Mane scored the penalty winner as Senegal overcame a 1-0 shock first leg defeat to Egypt 🇸🇾 to qualify 3-1 on penalties after winning 1-0 in full time, a goal scored by Bamba Dia. 

Senegal rejoicing over Egypt victory

Cameroon defied all odds to beat Algeria by two goals to one in Algiers after losing by a lone goal in the first leg encounter. 

Eric Maxim Choupo-Mouting and Toko Ekambi's goals saved the Indomitable 🦁 from a yet another world cup qualification disgrace. 

Toko Ekambi celebrating match winner

Similarly, Morocco🇲🇦 were on fire as they thrashed DR Congo 4-1 at home to secure a comfortable ticket on a (5-2) aggregate scoreline. PSG right back, Achraf Hakimi and Ounahi were on the scoresheet for the Atlas Lions.  

Achraf Hakimi in Joyful mood

Finally on the CAF qualifier playoffs, Tunisia 🇹🇷 booked a place to Qatar after recording a 0-0 draw against Mail🇲🇱 in Tunis, qualifying on a 1-0 aggregate from the first-leg in Bamako.

Twenty seven countries have qualified for the world cup so far with five left.


Talking Point Highlight

Chaos erupted in Abuja following the Super Eagles inability to qualify for the world cup at the expense of Ghana; irate fans were seen wrecking havoc as they stormed the pitch breaking and destroying stadium equipment.

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