City, Country – Na this Friday, Suriname go face Guatemala for one serious match wey fit change their World Cup destiny. Na the final round of the North Central America qualifiers, and both teams dey look for chance to secure better spot for Group A.
Suriname dey hunger for victory wey go boost their chances. Dem don sit down for 131st position for FIFA World Rankings, and many no even sabi say dem fit get chance to show for World Cup 2026. Na only four wins go carry dem waka enter the tournament, wetin be big deal for dem.
Last month, Suriname shock everybody when dem draw with Panama and later beat El Salvador 2-1 for their own turf. Dhoraso Klas shine for that match, scoring last-minute goal wey fit make am one of the greatest players for Suriname history. (E be like say dem dey shoot their shot big time!)
For the other side, Guatemala dey scratch their heads after dem start dis qualifier with one loss to El Salvador and a draw against Panama. Even though dem never enter World Cup finals before, dem dey expect to turn their fortune around. After dem make semi-finals for the Gold Cup, hope dey say they fit still find their way to Qatar.
The match no go easy, as both teams go want show their best. Suriname don manage only two defeats in nine games since 2025. Dem dey keep clean sheet like dem dey advertise for “fresh laundry”, but dem know say any slip fit break their dreams. Meanwhile, Guatemala never lose to Suriname in their three previous meetings (two wins and one loss). Wiz go keep am one tight game o!
Suriname still dey carry small wahala for injury front, as dem go miss one important player because of injury. But coach Stanley Menzo dey prepare his boys to face the challenge and keep their small chance alive. Klas wey score last time dey push for starting eleven again. Dem need am like water for this match.
Guatemala go likely maintain their line-up wey fin come back together after the draw wey dem get with Panama. E be like say na everything dey hang in the balance and their fans no fit wait for the show!
So my padi, as you dey sip your palm wine, make sure say you sabi as dem dey play. Na serious matter dey ground, and e go be serious gisting when the whistle blow! We dey watch how e go be.
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