Gospel Artiste Joseph Matthew Exonerated Over Black Stars’ Loss_ghnation.net
The Black Stars were eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing by a score of 2–0 to Uruguay in their final match of the group stages. The Black Stars team was together in Group H with Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay. The Stars had then managed to pick up three points in two games, losing narrowly to Portugal before dispatching South Korea 3-2 in the second game.
The Black Stars then needed a win or a draw to automatically ticket them to Round 16. Prior to the match, Joseph Matthew, who is noted for the hit song “Blessed,” cautioned the Ghanaian team to remain disciplined and focused till the end of the game.
According to the “Blessed” hitmaker, the Stars will lose to Uruguay if they play like they did in their first two games. In a post on his social media pages, Joseph Matthew said:
“WE MUST KEEP OUR DISCIPLINE!”
The truth of the matter is that Ghana will lose this game if we go in as we did in our last two games. We must keep our composure and discipline throughout! We have not done this in our first two games, but this must change ASAP if we are to have any real success in this competition.
Suarez is not our problem. We lack discipline and composure. That has to change in this game, period! “Big up, @blackstarsofghana, we have more than enough talent to win this one, but we must maintain our focus and discipline for 90 minutes!”
In vindication of what he said, the Black Stars lost the game. Although the Stars were awarded a penalty by the referee, unfortunately, Captain Dede Ayew, who volunteered to take the penalty, had it saved by the Uruguay goalkeeper, who went in the right direction to deny Ghana a goal.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s two goals for Uruguay were also insufficient to advance them to the next round of the tournament, as they were eliminated from this year’s world cup along with the Black Stars.
Below is Joseph Matthew’s post.
Since their departure, the Ghana Blackstars team has faced harsh criticism from Ghanaians and fans.There are many who believe the coach of the team, Otto Addo, should be blamed.
Listen to “Blessed” by Joseph Matthew down below.
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