Portugal opened their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, on Thursday evening (November 24). Cristiano Ronaldo was in action on the fifth day of the mega event and saw his side edge past a competitive Ghana line-up, 3-2, to pick up full points from their Group H encounter. The match had plenty of ebbs and flows before the former Euro champions ended on top.&nbsp;

In the game, Ronaldo entered an elite list of footballers to have featured in as many as five separate World Cups. Moreover, he scored in the 65th minute, to&nbsp;create&nbsp;history by becoming the first-ever player in FIFA WC&nbsp; to score in five editions of the mega event. From Ghana, Andre Ayew and Osman Bukari struck once each but the latter made heads turn by replicating Ronaldo's iconic goal celebration. In addition, Ronaldo reacted to Bukari's celebration. Here's the video:

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Portugal scored the first goal whereas Ghana equalised soon but Joao Felix and Rafael Leao struck at the 78th and 80th minute, respectively,&nbsp;to take the Portuguese ahead, 2-1, before Bukari's goal levelled the scores once again in the 89th minute. However, there was no further strike from Ghana as Ronaldo &amp; Co. managed to win the intense clash and kickoff their campaign with full points.

Portugal will now face Uruguay on November 29.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Portugal opened their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, on Thursday evening (November 24). Cristiano Ronaldo was in action on the fifth day of the mega event and saw his side edge past a competitive Ghana line-up, 3-2, to pick up full points from their Group H encounter.

Portugal opened their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, on Thursday evening (November 24). Cristiano Ronaldo was in action on the fifth day of the mega event and saw his side edge past a competitive Ghana line-up, 3-2, to pick up full points from their Group H encounter. The match had plenty of ebbs and flows before the former Euro champions ended on top. In the game, Ronaldo entered an elite list of footballers to have featured in as many as five separate World Cups. Moreover, he scored in the 65th minute, to create history by becoming the first-ever player in FIFA WC to score in five editions of the mega event. From Ghana, Andre Ayew and Osman Bukari struck once each but the latter made heads turn by replicating Ronaldo's iconic goal celebration. In addition, Ronaldo reacted to Bukari's celebration. Here's the video: Ghana player did the suiiiii in front of Ronaldo 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/sDXrqSMhcG — IZizuo (@dezizuoo) November 24, 2022 × Also read: WATCH: Richarlison scores a stunning bicycle goal in maiden World Cup appearance as Brazil beat Serbia Portugal scored the first goal whereas Ghana equalised soon but Joao Felix and Rafael Leao struck at the 78th and 80th minute, respectively, to take the Portuguese ahead, 2-1, before Bukari's goal levelled the scores once again in the 89th minute. However, there was no further strike from Ghana as Ronaldo & Co. managed to win the intense clash and kickoff their campaign with full points. Portugal will now face Uruguay on November 29.

WATCH: Osman Bukari replicates Cristiano Ronaldo's goal celebration in Portugal vs Ghana tie, latter reacts

Thomas Partey, Arsenal and Ghana midfielder, has recently&nbsp;announced that he would be converting to Islam, Hence,&nbsp;the footballer is&nbsp;also set to change his surname. The 28-year-old youngster revealed that he&nbsp;will now be using the surname Yakubu, for his wife Sara Bella. Nonetheless, Partey made it clear that he will continue to be known and addressed&nbsp;by his previous name in the football fraternity.

"I grew up with Muslims so at the end of the day it's the same thing. I'm already married and my Muslim name is Yakubu,” Parety said in a video posted by prominent Ghanaian journalist Nana Aba Anamoah. He further hilariously added, "I have a girl I love, I know my side chicks will leave me but it's no problem."

The&nbsp;midfielder was seen striking a pose&nbsp;with a Muslim cleric in March 2022. Thus, speculations were rife, since then, about his conversion before he himself came out in the open.&nbsp;

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As mentioned, Partey will continue to use his first name Thomas on the back of his club and national team jerseys. The Ghana footballer has been a vital cog in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal club since his £45 million transfer&nbsp;from Atletico Madrid in 2020. Although he didn't live upto expectations in his maiden season with the Gunners, he made amends and came alive&nbsp;in his second season at the Emirates.

Thus, Partey has soon become a regular in the Gunners' line-up, riding on his passing efficiency and staggering completion rate (which stands at an impressive 86 percent).&nbsp;He, however,&nbsp;has been out of action in the Premier League after he&nbsp;suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace on April 4, 2022.

Thomas Partey, Arsenal and Ghana midfielder, has recently announced that he would be converting to Islam, Hence, the footballer is also set to change his surname.

Thomas Partey, Arsenal and Ghana midfielder, has recently announced that he would be converting to Islam, Hence, the footballer is also set to change his surname. The 28-year-old youngster revealed that he will now be using the surname Yakubu, for his wife Sara Bella. Nonetheless, Partey made it clear that he will continue to be known and addressed by his previous name in the football fraternity. "I grew up with Muslims so at the end of the day it's the same thing. I'm already married and my Muslim name is Yakubu,” Parety said in a video posted by prominent Ghanaian journalist Nana Aba Anamoah. He further hilariously added, "I have a girl I love, I know my side chicks will leave me but it's no problem." The midfielder was seen striking a pose with a Muslim cleric in March 2022. Thus, speculations were rife, since then, about his conversion before he himself came out in the open. ALSO READ | Dutch clubs PSV, Feyenoord and PEC Zwolleto deploy 'smart technology' to fight fan racism As mentioned, Partey will continue to use his first name Thomas on the back of his club and national team jerseys. The Ghana footballer has been a vital cog in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal club since his £45 million transfer from Atletico Madrid in 2020. Although he didn't live upto expectations in his maiden season with the Gunners, he made amends and came alive in his second season at the Emirates. Thus, Partey has soon become a regular in the Gunners' line-up, riding on his passing efficiency and staggering completion rate (which stands at an impressive 86 percent). He, however, has been out of action in the Premier League after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace on April 4, 2022.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey converts to Islam, changes surname

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WATCH: Osman Bukari replicates Cristiano Ronaldo's goal celebration in Portugal vs Ghana tie, latter reacts

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey converts to Islam, changes surname