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Cameroon-born Embolo haunts Indomitable Lions in World Cup opener

Cameroon-born Embolo haunts Indomitable Lions in World Cup opener

Breel Embolo was the hero for Switzerland after scoring the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Embolo had earlier promised not to celebrate against the country where he was born and he kept to the promise after tucking home a right-footed shot in the 48th minute. Immediately after the goal, the 25-year-old who was born in...

Morocco fustrated to goalless draw against Croatia

Morocco fustrated to goalless draw against Croatia

The Group F opening match between Morocco and 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia ended in a frustrating goalless draw on Wednesday morning. The tightly contested match saw a handful of chances fall for both sides within 90 minutes but none was converted.  Croatia star Nikola Vlasic came closest to opening the scoring on the brink of half-time, forcing a brilliant last-gasp save from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou....

Saudi Arabia cause World Cup upset against Messi’s Argentina

Saudi Arabia cause World Cup upset against Messi’s Argentina

Copa America champions Argentina have been dealt a huge blow in their Group C opening match against Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Scaloni's team were in unbelievable form heading into the competition, with five wins from their previous five games, scoring nineteen (19) times without conceding. The star-studded Argentina side suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to the Herve Renard-led side...

Timothy Weah scores USA’s first goal in Qatar

Timothy Weah scores USA’s first goal in Qatar

Son of former Liberia international and current President, Timothy Weah opened the United States of America's goal account at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar with his first-half goal. Timothy, whose father is Liberian and African football legend George Weah, handed the USA the lead in their Group B clash against Gareth Bale’s Wales which ended in a 1-1 draw. The 22-year-old World Cup debutant...