Ghana Sets Incredible Record As Black Stars Score in 7th Consecutive World Cup Match Against South Korea

Ghana Sets Incredible Record As Black Stars Score in 7th Consecutive World Cup Match Against South Korea

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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  • Ghana has now scored in seven consecutive World Cup games
  • The Black Stars netted twice in the first half against South Korea
  • Goals were scored by Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus
  • The win gives Ghana a hope of keeping their World Cup goal alive

Ghana entered the history books after they kept their World Cup hopes alive, following an incredible first-half display against South Korea in their second Group H game.

The Black Stars, who needed to make a statement after an opening-day defeat to Portugal, scored two first goals to take a comfortable 2-0 lead against their Asian opponents.

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Ghana recorded their first win of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after they defeated South Korea 3-2 on Monday, November 28. Photo by Odd Andersen.
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Mohammed Salisu’s 24th-minute goal and Mohammed Kudus’ 34th-minute strike ensured Ghana has now scored in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

This is also the most goals scored by any African team currently at the FIFA World Cup, after they netted twice against Portugal in the 3-2 defeat against the European powerhouse.

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Ghana, who are among three African countries to ever reach the quarter-finals of a FIFA World Cup, will be hoping to surpass that feat in Qatar this year.

Ghana's Salisu sets amazing record

Meanwhile, Salisu entered the record books as the first defender to ever score a World Cup goal for Ghana, after netting against South Korea.

The 23-year-old central defender gave the Black Stars the lead against the Taegeuk Warriors, smashing in from close range after a Ghanaian set piece was poorly defended by the Asian champions.

Salisu, who has just four appearances for Ghana's national team, made his debut for the Black Stars in their 3-0 defeat to Brazil in an international friendly on September 23 this year.

Ghana steals the show

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Ghanaian team have made headlines for their entrance, before their game against the the Tigers of Asia.

The Black Stars arrived at the Education City Stadium singing and playing traditional instruments.

The video soon started to trend, as overseas media houses were captivated by the sights and sounds of the Ghanaian team.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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