Amad Diallo — Manchester United winger who scored late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador in 2026 World Cup.
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Joy Online
… Captain Bruno Fernandes could break the Premier League assist record this season but had Amad Diallo finished as he should have done against Brentford on Monday, Mainoo would have got the assist of the season for his mazy dribble and lay-off in the opening minutes. …
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany mounted a comeback from a 30th-minute Ivory Coast goal to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The first week of group matches at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States featured performances by ten African representatives, with standout moments including Amad Diallo's late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's draw against Spain, and Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a 96th-minute winner against Panama.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Stars play their first group match against Panama today in Toronto in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match comes as African nations have shown mixed results in the tournament, with Côte d'Ivoire securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador, Cape Verde drawing with Spain, and Egypt drawing 1-1 with Belgium.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup Group E match in Philadelphia, ending Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak and boosting Ivory Coast's hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire have confirmed their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by head coach Emerse Faé. The Elephants finished African qualifying unbeaten with eight wins and two draws, marking their fourth World Cup appearance.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has signed a new contract extending to 2031, ending speculation over his future after he sought a loan move to Napoli during January. The England international has featured in 11 of 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick since former manager Ruben Amorim's departure.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →