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

• 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.

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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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.

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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.