𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: Wayne Rooney's Unforgettable Encounter with Messi

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A Tale of Talent, Fear, and Respect Wayne Rooney, a name synonymous with English football, recently shared an intriguing anecdote from a Wembley final against Barcelona. The tale, which revolves around Lionel Messi, offers a compelling blend of awe, apprehension, and admiration. Rooney recalls entering the stadium, the air buzzing with anticipation and teeming with conversations about Messi’s prowess. The Argentinian star was the primary topic of discussion, with everyone pondering his potential exploits on the field that day. But what Rooney witnessed during the warm-ups was a sight that both baffled and alarmed him. Messi, the man everyone was raving about, was seated unaffected by the surrounding hype. He was simply observing the field, his tranquil demeanor in stark contrast with the frenzied atmosphere. Rooney, taken aback, found himself pondering, “How is this?” How could Messi, the focal point of the match, appear so unflustered? It was a sight that unsettled Rooney, even as it
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2026 World Cup: Ghana to face Mali, Madagascar, Comoros in qualifiers

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2026 World Cup: Ghana to face Mali, Madagascar, Comoros in qualifiers 

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 Wishwell A Kwaku
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Ghana have been handed a favourable draw in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The draw took place after the 45th Ordinary CAF General Assembly in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the qualifiers scheduled to begin in November 2023.

Ghana will play Mali. The Black Stars were drawn in Pot 2, which meant they could have faced stronger opponents such as Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Senegal, or Nigeria; however, they were drawn against Mali, a team attempting to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.

Madagascar, the Central African Republic, the Comoros, and Chad are also included in the group. Ghana are familiar with Madagascar and the Central African Republic, having played them in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Black Stars will also be seeking revenge against Comoros, who defeated them 3-2 in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon last year.

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Ghana has a strong World Cup pedigree, having qualified for four of the last five tournaments. However, their performance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was disappointing as they failed to advance past the group stage, losing to Portugal and Uruguay while defeating South Korea.

Black Stars will be determined to secure qualification for the 2026 tournament and aim to impress Ghanaians as they did in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals in South Africa. 

Six teams were divided into nine groups. The winners of each group will secure automatic qualification for the World Cup 2026.

The four best runners-up from the groups will participate in a CAF Play-Off tournament, with the winner advancing to the FIFA Play-Off tournament.

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