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VIDEO: KIRIN CUP 2022.

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Kwame Michael  | Sports blogger                Africa is proving a point and possibly sending a warning to the rest of the world ahead of the world cup in Qatar, later this year. This is best described as a work in progress for Tunisia and Ghana who have just won all medals in the Kirin Cup 2022 held in Japan.  Tunisia celebrate trophy win The Carthage Eagles beat the hosts (Japan) 3-0 in the final to win the competition for the first time since 2016, ending a their four times losses H2H (head to head) meetings with the Asian giants, and extending their recent consecutive winning streak to five. The Black Stars of Ghana, on the flipside, put up a spirited performance against Chile with nine men; beating the South Americans 3-1 on penalties to grab third-place 🏅after playing out a goaless draw in full time FT. Belgium-based goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen made two crucial penalty saves for the west Africans who scored all three of theirs...

KIRIN CUP 2022: Japan 4-1 Ghana

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Kwame Michael   | Sports writer The Black Stars of Ghana 🇬🇭 have suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Japan in the Kirin Cup tournament held in the Japan.  Daniel Amartey in action for Ghana Coach Otto Addos ' side were hammered 4-1 by a brilliant Japanese team in a lopsided encounter where the west africans were lacklustre and unambitious in front of goal. The win means a final spot for the hosts who will face another African side, Tunisia who beat Chile 2-0 in the second game. The final will be played at the Misak Stadium in two days time. Watch all goals 👇 Video credit: Juliet Bawuah