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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach

DOHA: Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament. No African side has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals at a World Cup, although Ghana were a missed penalty away from reaching the last four at South Africa in 2010. Addo, speaking on the eve of his team’s Group H match against South Korea, said Africa, with 54 teams, deserved more slots.

Belgium v Morocco teams

DOHA : Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku was again left out of the starting line-up as he recovers from a hamstring injury but coach Roberto Martinez made three changes to his side for the World Cup Group F clash with Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday.

Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ past best, admits Hazard

DOHA: Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium’s best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar. Belgium, who finished third at the tournament in Russia in 2018, are still ranked second in the world but many of the much-vaunted “Golden Generation” are now in their 30s. “To be fair I think we had a better chance to win four years go,” admitted 31-year-old Hazard, speaking on the eve of Sunday’s match against Morocco.

Belgium's Lukaku recovering well but will miss Morocco clash - Martinez

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Striker Romelu Lukaku is ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury but is unlikely to feature against Morocco in Belgium's second World Cup Group F fixture on Sunday, coach Roberto Martinez confirmed.

World Cup digest: Martinez won't rush Lukaku back

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury but is unlikely to feature against Morocco on Sunday, coach Roberto Martinez confirmed.

De Bruyne admits emotions can get the better of him

ABU SAMRA, Qatar : Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne said on Friday that he needed to reign in his frustrations at the World Cup after several belligerent displays in his side’s first game but said sometimes his emotions got the better of him.

Belgium seek cutting edge against well-marshalled Morocco

DOHA : Belgium coach Roberto Martinez will be looking for a vastly improved performance from his side when they take on a resolute Morocco in their second World Cup Group F fixture at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday, where victory will seal a round of 16 place.

Batshuayi fires Belgium to World Cup win over Canada

Belgium’s forward #23 Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates Belgium’s midfielder #06 Axel Witsel (R) and Belgium’s midfielder #11 Yannick Carrasco during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach

Belgium v Morocco teams

Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ past best, admits Hazard

Belgium's Lukaku recovering well but will miss Morocco clash - Martinez

World Cup digest: Martinez won't rush Lukaku back

De Bruyne admits emotions can get the better of him

Belgium seek cutting edge against well-marshalled Morocco

Batshuayi fires Belgium to World Cup win over Canada