Ghana Born Forward Becomes First Ever Player to Score For Qatar at the World Cup

Ghana Born Forward Becomes First Ever Player to Score For Qatar at the World Cup

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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Mohammed Muntari has made history by becoming the first player to score for Qatar at the World Cup.

The Ghanaian-born forward scored the consolation for Qatar in their game against African champions Senegal.

Muntari gave the World Cup hosts some hope after scoring in the 78th minute but an 84th minute strike from Bamba Dieng took the game beyond Qatar.

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Mohammed Muntari has become the first player to score for Qatar at the World Cup. Credit: @FIFAcom
Source: Twitter

Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou scored at either side of half time to give Senegal a comfortable lead.

Senegal have become the first African team to win a game at the World Cup after defeating the gulf nation.

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The West African nation will round up their group with a game against Ecuador on Tuesday.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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