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Sports News for Thursday, November 12, 2020
Source: footballmadeinghana.com
2020-11-12
Jiangsu midfielder Suning Mubarak Wakaso
Ghana’s striking midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has been proclaimed champion after his audacious performance for Jiangsu Suning in a 2-1 away win over Guangzhou FC in the Chinese Super League play-off final.
The match played on Thursday morning was hotly contested at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, but the visitors took the victory.
Goals from Italian forward Eder Martins and Brazilian star Alex Teixeira catapulted the Blues and Yellows to the trophy as Wei Shihao’s 61st minute was not enough for the hosts.
The first leg of the match played in the same venue ended in a goalless draw, but Wakaso and his teammates picked up their game to be crowned champions.
Wakaso lasted the entire duration of the game, setting up the midfield for the home team in a fiercely close showdown.
The Ghanaian was applauded by his teammates for his pace of work and his wonderful display of determination.
Wakaso was expected to be on the Ghana national team for the AFCON 2022 Qualifier with Sudan, but was unable to perform due to the play-off final with Guangzhou FC.
The former Villarreal midfielder will miss the first leg of the double-headed clash with Sudan this afternoon at Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
The Black Stars will welcome their Sudanese counterparts in their third match of the AFCON 2022 qualifier at Cape Coast Sports Stadium without the experienced midfielder.
However, Wakaso will be available for the second leg of the clash that begins five days after the first leg in Cape Coast.
The former Deportivo Alavés star was in action on Sunday night as Jiangsu Suning FC drew 0-0 at home to Guangzhou Evergrande in the first leg of the Chinese Super League Championship play-off final on Sunday. .
The Ghana international had his 16th league appearance at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Center and put in excellent performances to help his team avoid defeat.
He is expected to travel to Ghana on Sunday to join his teammates on the trip to Sudan for the second leg of the clash.
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