Popular Ghanaian Actor On Cloud Nine After Meeting Uruguay Star Edinson Cavani

Popular Ghanaian Actor On Cloud Nine After Meeting Uruguay Star Edinson Cavani

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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  • Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo has shared a priceless moment after meeting Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani
  • The popular Ghanaian actor was at the Al Janoub stadium to support the Black Stars in their final group game
  • The Black Stars lost to Uruguay to exit the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the group stage

Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo has met Uruguay and former Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani.

The diminutive Kumawood star who is in Qatar linked up with the Valencia forward during Ghana's game against the South Americans.

Dabo spotted Cavani walking down the tunnel and took the chance to invite him for a handshake.

Edinson Cavani, Yaw Dabo, Qatar, World Cup
Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo has met Uruguay star Edinson Cavani. Credit: @GhanaBlackstars
Source: Twitter

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Dabo is seen screaming Cavani's name as the player approached him in a lovely gesture.

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Dabo is a known Manchester United fan.

Cavani replaced former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in the second half as Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0 at Al Janoub on Friday.

The 35-year-old was denied a goal following a spectacular save from Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi before a last-minute penalty call was waved on by the referee after he seemed to have been brought down by Alidu Seidu.

Flamengo forward Giorgian de Arrasteca netted a first half brace to hand the two-time world champions victory, but it was not enough as Uruguay exited the World Cup.

Suarez in tears as Uruguay leave World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Luis Suarez broke down in uncontrollable tears as Uruguay suffered elimination despite beating Ghana in 2-0 in their final group game.

Result from the South Korea and Portugal game meant Uruguay's journey at the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end. Luis Suarez has been spotted crying after Uruguay were sent packing at the World Cup.

In photos that has since gone viral on social media, Suarez wept uncontrollably after South Korea took a 2-1 lead in their match.

Asamoah Gyan mocks Luis Suarez

Legendary Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan has shared his excitement after Uruguay suffered World Cup elimination despite beating the Black Stars in the final Group H game.

The 37-year-old also took a dig at Uruguay star Luis Suarez for his involvement in Ghana's elimination from the World Cup 12 years ago.

Despite being absent at the World Cup in Qatar, Gyan was closely monitoring the tournament as he worked as a pundit on South African sports channel Super Sport TV.

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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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