Qatar 2022: Lessons for African teams
At the conclusion of the first round of this World Cup, the black continent recorded six victories and scored 18 goals against 17 goals allowed.
Qatar 2022: Lessons for African teams
At the conclusion of the first round of this World Cup, the black continent recorded six victories and scored 18 goals against 17 goals allowed. For the round of 16, Senegal and Morocco have qualified. The second round will include two African teams for the first time since 2014. The second round will include participants from all five international confederations. a noteworthy first in the competition’s history.
Impeccable Morocco
In the opening round of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco represents Africa. Since Nigeria did so in 1998, the Cherifian Kingdom is the second African nation to take first place in its group. Morocco had already accomplished it in 1986 with the help of Portugal, Poland, and England.
The Atlas Lions won a difficult group F with 7 points while remaining unbeaten. The Moroccans are off to a strong start in 2017 World Cup, passing vice-champion Croatia (0-0).
In this contest, Walid Regragui’s guys are gaining stronger. They defeated Belgium (2-0), a 2016 World Cup semifinalist, in the second game. They defeat Canada to win this group stage, and they do so admirably (2-1).
First since 1986, Morocco advances to the second round of the World Cup. In the round of 16, they will play Spain, who finished last in group E.
Walid Regragui operating in “Kamikaze”
The Moroccan selection has a perfect record since Walid Regradui joined the team. Only three months have passed since the former Wydad Casablanca coach sat behind the Atlas Lions’ bench. But he is working miracles.
“The goal was not merely to come and participate, but to achieve a milestone and alter Moroccan mentality. I’m incredibly thrilled for the guys since they had faith in the project while I was landing somewhat in kamikaze mode. His approach is currently very successful, and the legend is soon to follow.
Senegal qualifies for the Round of 16 and dedicates it to Papa Bouba Diop
Senegal will participate in the 2022 World Cup’s second round, same like in 2002. African champions came in second place in group A.
The guys of Aliou Cissé have been able to lift their heads after being defeated at the start by the Netherlands (2-0).
In their victory over Qatar (2-1), they felt secure and defeated Ecuador by taking the lead.
Twenty years after its initial qualification, Senegal is back in the round of 16. a triumph in honor of Pape Bouba Diop, who passed away on November 29.
In a World Cup phase, he had scored the first goal for the Senegalese national team. Seoul was the location in 2002. Aliou Cissé, the current Senegal head coach, served as the team’s captain during this World Cup.
A “prudent tactic” of Kadri eliminates Tunisia, Wahbi Khazri retires.
Tunisia defeated the reigning world champion France (1-0) with a great victory. However, it was a regrettable victory for the Carthaginian Eagles.
They are no longer eligible to compete in the 2022 World Cup. Following a draw with Denmark, Tunisia loses against Australia (1-0).
He was probably denied a spot in the second round as a result of this defeat. The former captain of the selection Radhi Jaidi says that the key factor is Jalel Kadri’s too cautious strategy.
“The way we handled the competition was inadequate. We could have won the first game against Denmark if we had upped the ante and been more attacking.
The same is true for Australia. I therefore come to the following conclusion: it’s a good win (against France) for morale but, once more,
After this elimination, Wahbi Khazri decided to retire with Tunisia. Arrived in the selection in 2013, the 31-year-old striker has played five CAN and two World Cups with the Carthage Eagles. He is the second top scorer of the selection with 25 pions.
Ghana collapses against Uruguay, Otto Addo resigns
Ghana is this group phase’s biggest African letdown. The Black Stars were unable to advance to the next round.
However, following a loss to Portugal in their first game, the Ghanaians had defeated South Korea (3-2).
The Ghanaians didn’t play their match against Luis Suarez’s colleagues against Uruguay (2-0). After 2014, Ghana misses out on qualifying for the second round for the second time in a row.
In each of its most recent World Cup games, Ghana has given up at least two goals. Ghana is the African team that has given up the most goals in this 22nd edition. Black Stars have given up seven goals.
Otto Addo announced his resignation at a press event. The Ghana FA extended Addo’s contract after appointing him as an interim coach in February of last year.
A prestigious victory and regrets for Cameroon
Cameroon needed to win against Brazil in order to have any chance of moving on to the second round after losing to Switzerland (1-0) and drawing with Serbia (3-3).
And thanks to Vincent Aboubakar, Rigobert Song’s team was able to defeat the Seleço 1-0. Before being dismissed, the striker, age 31, performed admirably for his club in the extra period (90+2).
The first African nation to defeat Brazil is Cameroon. Sadly, this success prevents one from moving on to the next round. With four points, the Indomitable Lions place third in Group G of the 2022 World Cup.
In their second encounter, the five-time African champions also suffered a goalkeeping loss. Following a disagreement with coach Rigobert Song, Andre Onana was kicked out of the group.
