Seeking to divert attention away from the never-ending Cristiano Ronaldo saga, Portugal begin another quest for international stardom when they meet Ghana in their World Cup 2022 Group H opener at Doha's Stadium 974 on Thursday.

Fernando Santos's side will also face Uruguay and South Korea in a challenging section, as their African counterparts face an uphill battle to make it through to the knockout stages.

Match preview



The headlines both inside and outside of Portugal in recent days have been dominated by one man, as Manchester United veteran Ronaldo pulled no punches in a scathing attack on the club during an interview with Piers Morgan, which could see him leave Old Trafford at best or be sacked and sued at the worst.

Ronaldo made a surprise appearance at a press conference earlier this week to demand that focus be on the football rather than his actions, as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner desperately seeks to help Portugal finally achieve the big one after several World Cup disappointments.

Despite their status as an iconic footballing nation, Portugal have only ever progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup on two occasions in 1966 and 2006, and they have failed to go beyond the last 16 in four of their last five tournaments.

A Selecao bowed out in the last 16 to fellow Group H rivals Uruguay in Russia four years ago and have only posted a paltry three wins from their last 11 matches at the World Cup finals, although they warmed up for the competition in an ideal manner by thumping Nigeria 4-0 in last Thursday's friendly.

Fast starts have not been a theme of Portugal's at the World Cup, though, as Santos's men have failed to win any of their last three opening matches on the biggest international stage, but Ghana must lace up their best shooting boots if they are to breach a defence that has only conceded two goals in their last seven games.

Cameroun falling our hands.

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FIFA #61 vs #9

Senegal 0 Netherlands 2
Morocco 0 Croatia 0
Tunisia 0 Denmark 0
Cameroun 0 Switzerland 1

Can Ghana give Africa her 1st win?
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I wish Ghana an unfortunate experience

Call me bad belle, yes I am

Win for Portugal

Cr7
Ororo

The game the world has been waiting for.

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As for Ghana, no words for you because you guys took Naija's spot

Ghen Ghen….

Ghana’s team is very okay though…..

Make Portugal win o

Ghana go use juju again, but this time e go back fire dia coconut heads ���

Okay o

Follow my Monika

Ghana will regret eliminating Nigeria

Nigeria is forever stronger than Ghana

It's just the management

Not the coach

That yeye man called pinnick or whatever

Nigerian people and corruption

My Ghana pipu
Y'all
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WibusJaga:
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FIFA #61 vs #9



Can Ghana give Africa her 1st win?
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Comon Bwana, Ghana can do so only if they adopt the ONE-CORNER FOOTBALL FORMATION which they used in eliminate Nigeria and South Africa during the World Cup Qualifying match

Don't have confidence on Ghana
Bt will be happy if dey hold Portugal

Ronaldo felix Bernardo �

Lagos is a scary place, those living in Lagos should be careful

Somebody’s story I found on twitter replying to the Adeniji Underbridge incident

I almost ran into these guys last week Sunday at about 8pm. Just few steps to them, God sent a bike that rescued me. They parked their bus at the darkest part of the street,the Korope was off and you won’t be able to tell a bus was in the middle of the street. Then some placed

Then some of the gang members where strategically placed along the dark path such that if you escaped the bus, you won’t be able to escape them. One of them was actually at the end of the street close to the express. Immediately I saw the moves and modes, I had a cold chill down

Down my spine with a voice speaking “ Grace just saved you”. You won’t be a victim of ritual killings. Let us all be careful and watch the kind of movements we make at night. Thank God I didn’t go out with a car that night. Them for block me one time

Vote the right candidate so this madness will come to an end

I hereby declare myself an Antagonist here.

Up-Ghana. For life.

Do you UP-Ghana without the hyphen is a censored word on nairaland?

How weird. Is Mr. Seun now a portugal fan?

I hate Ghana as per denying Nigeria a World Cup Ticket but they will beat Portugal and also qualify from this group.

Try the correct scores options below. Thank me after the match.

Go go Ghana

Kick them asss

Another goalless draw

I Stand with black stars, not this overrated shameless super eagles.

Ghanians are the most ignorant ranters in world football, yet they haven't earn anything since 2010.

Ghana will chop moderate goals in this encounter.

Portugal 3 : 0 Ghana

ronaldo to score hattrick today....they go use ghana do scape goat

Almiron:
Another goalless draw

Never ever.

R

Ok

Wait o
What if this match becomes a 9 goal thriller

I want Portugal to win this World Cup not because of anything but because of c Ronaldo