Osman Bukari has thanked football loving fans and enthusiasts of Ghana who showed the Black Stars team an unflinching love and support during the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.
He expressed how grateful he feels to have been part of the Ghana team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Hard to accept we couldn’t go far. Lessons have been learnt.”
“Thank you Ghana for your immense support and love. I fervently believe we’ll come back stronger!”, he Tweeted.
A 2-0 win for Uruguay in their Group H decider with Ghana prevented the Black Stars from enacting any sort of revenge for their quarter-final loss at the 2010 World Cup, but this pulsating victory for La Celeste at the 2022 edition came with a heavy price.
South Korea’s 2-1 win over Portugal in the corresponding group stage decider saw them leapfrog both Uruguay and Ghana late on, meaning they’ll progress to the last 16, and send both of these sides home despite Uruguay’s victory.
The build-up to the match had been dominated by Luis Suarez’s handball right at the end of extra-time in their 2010 knockout match. Asamoah Gyan’s miss proved fatal for Ghana 12 years ago, but captain Andre Ayew, the only remaining player from the 2010 squad, couldn’t avenge.
