Apologetic Embolo gives Swiss narrow win over Cameroon
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Switzerland edged past Cameroon 1-0 courtesy of a goal against the run of play by Cameroon-born Breel Embolo on Thursday for an opening win in World Cup Group G.
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Swiss striker Embolo refuses to celebrate goal against Cameroon
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Switzerland striker Breel Embolo scored against the land of his birth Cameroon in their World Cup Group G clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday but refused to celebrate and looked almost apologetic as his team mates rushed to congratulate him.
Ngadeu-Ngadjui left out as Cameroon name squad for World Cup
YAOUNDE: Cameroon left out long-serving centre back Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui from their squad for the World Cup in a shock omission as coach Rigobert Song named his 26-man selection for Qatar on Wednesday.
Cameroon draw with Jamaica in pre-World Cup farewell
YAOUNDE : Cameroon drew 1-1 with Jamaica on Wednesday in a friendly organised to allow home fans to bid farewell to the World Cup-bound team, although they picked only one player likely to be in the squad in Qatar.
Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years
Saturday (Oct 1) night's football stadium disaster in Indonesia was one of the world's worst such incidents. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years:
World Cup Group F: Morocco's sprinkling of stars offer hope of a successful tournament
Morocco have qualified for successive World Cups for the first time since 1998, and will arrive in Qatar led by manager Walid Regragui.
Sadio Mane Wins Second African Player Of The Year Award
Sadio Mane was crowned African Player of the Year in Rabat on Thursday for the second time. The Senegal forward first won the honour in 2019 while he was at Liverpool. The 30-year-old left the Premier League club last month after signing a three-year deal with Bayern Munich. "I am really honoured and highly delighted to receive this award again," Mane said. "Thanks to my coaches, my club and national team colleagues and those friends who stood by me during difficult times."