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HIGHLIGHT: Brazil thrash Ghana 3 -0 in a pre-World Cup friendly

Neymar in action against Ghana

Brazil thrashed Black Stars in a pre-World Cup friendly at the Stade Oceane in France on Friday, September 23, 2022.

The Selecaos, who were too good for Ghana put three past the Black Stars to maintain their 100 percent record in five meetings.

Tottenham striker Richarlison scored a brace with Marquinhos adding another to hand Brazil the emphatic win.

Marquinhos gave Brazil the lead with a powerful header, connecting Raphinha’s delicious corner.

The Selecao continued to donate the match with Richarlison finishing off a perfect build-up by Brazil with a first-time curler into the bottom corner.

Ghana had a disastrous start, conceding all three goals in the first half.

The Tottenham man doubled the lead after connecting Neymar’s freekick from the edge of the box to end the opening half with a win.

In the second, the introduction of Mohammed Salisu, Inaki Williams stabilised the team as Ghana began to show glimpses of a refreshed side.

The team showed great defensive organisation and look more threatening upfront, a quality they lacked in the first half.

Following the defeat, the Black Stars will conclude their international break with another test against Nicaragua on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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