World Cup 2022: Legendary South African Comedian Trevor Noah Backs Ghana in Qatar

World Cup 2022: Legendary South African Comedian Trevor Noah Backs Ghana in Qatar

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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  • The Ghanaian national football team can count on at least one South African's support going into the knockout phase of the World Cup
  • World-renowned comedian Trevor Noah has thrown his weight behind the Black Stars as they look to sneak into the Round of 16
  • South Africans have not gotten over the controversy of the infamous encounter with Ghana in the qualifiers for the tournament in Qatar

Trevor Noah has thrown his weight behind the Black Stars of Ghana.

The legendary South African willed them to escape a tough Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Comedian Trevor Noah hopes that Ghana will go far at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Image source: Getty Images.
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Speaking after Ghana's crucial 3-2 victory over South Korea, Noah said on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah:

“Who do I support for this World Cup? Ah, that’s a tough one. Obviously, if South Africa is not in the World Cup, which is most of the time, I immediately switch to Ghana. They are No 1 for me. I am glad they won the game.”

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Ghana will take on Uruguay in a grudge match 12 years in the making, needing a draw or more to get to the next stage of the tournament.

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Kevin-Prince Boateng has been impressed by the performances of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Ajax midfielder has been in blistering form for the Black Stars, scoring two goals and providing an assist in two matches, Sports Brief reported.

Kudus was the Man of the Match on Monday with his brace, as Ghana defeated South Korea 3-2 at the Education City Stadium in an epic encounter.

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Mohammed Kudus' outstanding performance for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup has not gone unnoticed.

As reported by Sports Brief, Kudus has three goal involvements for the Black Stars in the competition, notching two goals and providing an assist in addition to winning a man-of-the-match award against South Korea.

His performance has earned him praise across the board, with his impact on the field courting the interest of many top European clubs, including Spanish giants FC Barcelona and Premier League club Liverpool.

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