Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, the five representatives of the black continent have delivered friendly matches this Tuesday, September 27. It is part of the preparation for the next World Cup of Football scheduled on November 20 in Qatar. For these meetings, the African teams have had varying fortunes.
Cameroon recorded a second defeat against South Korea 0 – 1, after the defeat against Uzbekistan last Friday 2 – 0.
In Vienna on Tuesday, Senegal was held in check by Iran. Aliou Cissé’s men did not open the score, but benefited from a goal (auto goal) of Morteza Pouraliganji which allowed them to draw 1-1 after Azmoun’s opening goal in the 64th minute of play.
For the Black stars of Ghana, they won 1-0 against Nicaragua. Morocco, for its part, held Paraguay in check at the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville after its victory over Chile (2-0) last Friday.
The Eagles of Carthage (Tunisia) are massacred by Brazil at the Prínces Park 5 goals to 1.
Tunisia-Brazil, a tumultuous match
During the match between Tunisia and Brazil, a banana was thrown from the tribunes in the direction of the Brazilian striker Richarlison, while he was celebrating a goal scored against Tunisia (5-1).
The Brazilian striker Richarlison, blasted the “blah” of decision makers in the fight against racism and called for more punishment for such actions.
The Brazilian federation in a publication on Twitter, condemned his actions that tarnish the image of soccer.
” Unfortunately, after an action, a banana was launched on the pitch in the direction of Richarlison, author of the second Brazilian goal. The CBF reaffirms its position in the fight against racism and rejects any form of prejudice”, wrote the Brazilian federation (CBF).
Other incidents have also marred the match Tunisia-Brazil
The friendly match between Brazil and Tunisia, is played before a vast majority of Tunisian supporters at the Princes Park. But the meeting was marked by two major incidents. The first took place before the game, when the Brazilian anthem was greeted by a wave of whistles from the tribunes.
The second incident occurred in the first half. The game was briefly interrupted following the use of laser pointers targeting the players. The stadium speaker then called on fans to stop using these devices.