Tag: Qatar
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World Cup Closing Ceremony: Davido set to perform months after son’s death
Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, is set to return to the stage to grace the closing ceremony at The 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The singer was first seen a couple of weeks ago when he came out in support of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, during his inauguration ceremony. The internet is going wild…
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Qatar 2022: Australia to catch next flight home after losing 2-1 to Argentina
Having overcome a faltering start in their first World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia, an Argentina squad fuelled by a hard-fought victory over Australia in their second round fixture secured a spot in the quarter-final by bettering the Australian side 2-1 on Saturday.
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Qatar 2022: Fr.Mhanna shares experience of unusual Christian practice in oil rich country
When Father Charbel Mhanna was posted to the Arab nation of Qatar nine years ago, he didn’t know much of what was in the offing for him. The Lebanese cleric had packed his bag and baggage to continue the mission of the Roman Catholic in far away Qatar. All the cleric wanted was to win…
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Qatar 2022: World Cup pitch invader says he is free
The activist who ran onto the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday carrying a rainbow flag says he is not in custody.
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Qatar 2022: Senegal, Netherlands book second round qualification ticket
Netherlands and Senegal have booked their passage into the second round of the FIFA 2022 World Cup after beating Qatar and Ecuador respectively. Netherlands had four points prior to the game and only needed a point to book its passage into the second round of the competition.
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NFF celebrates Kunle Solaja as FIFA awards him most capped World Cup Journalist
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated foremost journalist, prolific author and respected diarist, Mr. Kunle Solaja on the occasion of his being honoured by world football -governing body, FIFA in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday.
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Patoranking reunifies with mother in Qatar after five years
Popular Nigerian artist, Patrick Okorie, aka Patoranking, has left several of his fans emotional after he reunited with his mother in Qatar after five years. The reggae-dancehall singer, who was among the top music stars billed to perform at the World Cup, was welcomed by citizens of the country as well as his mother whom…
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World Cup: Ronaldo takes Portugal teammates to own restaurant in Qatar
Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the Portugal squad out for dinner at his own restaurant in Doha, Qatar. The 37-year-old is available on a free transfer after United ripped up his contract before Portugal’s first World Cup group match against Ghana.
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Qatar 2022: Senegal defeats Qatar 3-1 to revive qualification hopes
Senegal recorded Africa’s first win at the Mundial after beating the host nation Qatar by 3-1 in the second group A encounter. After playing goalless for the most part of the first half, succour came the way of the Teranga Lions in the 41st minute. Khouckhi miskicked a clearance inside the area, slipped and Dia…
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Qatar 2022: Resilient Black Stars of Ghana loses 3-2 to Portugal in five- goal thriller
The last African representative Ghana gave a good account of themselves but lost to a upstanding Portuguese side by 3-2. Cristiano Ronaldo had the ball in the net and spurned two early chances in a goalless first half as Portugal dominated Ghana but were unable to make a breakthrough in their World Cup Group H…