Mohammed Muntari, a striker for Qatar, was born in Kumasi, the second-largest city in Ghana. Prior to moving abroad, he played for a number of Ghanaian clubs, notably Glolamp Academy, which is owned by former Ghanaian great Nii Odartey Lamptey.

He scored Qatar's first-ever World Cup goal against Senegal on Friday, a 3-1 loss that all but sealed their destiny. He came off the bench.

Mohammed Muntari entered the game in the 74th minute, and four minutes later he headed the host nation's first World Cup goal by converting a cross from the right side.

The Middle Eastern side battled valiantly before Senegal condemned them to a second straight defeat - and subsequently became the first country knocked out of the competition after the Netherlands drew 1-1 against Ecuador.

But African champions Senegal are up and running in Group A.

Boulaye Dia broke the deadlock four minutes before half-time, slamming home to punish Boualem Khoukhi's miscued clearance.

Looking to hit back in the second period, Qatar's hopes were dashed when former Bristol City striker Famara Diedhiou rose to flick in a glorious header just three minutes after the break.

Watford's Ismaila Sarr had an early chance on his 50th cap but struck into the side-netting, while Idrissa Gueye of Everton's rasping drive went narrowly wide.

Qatar felt they should have had a first-half penalty when Akram Afif was bundled over in the box by Sarr, but referee Antonio Lahoz pointed only for a goal-kick, much to the anger of the home supporters.

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy made stunning reflex saves to deny Almoez Ali and Ismail Mohamad, but he could do nothing about Mohammed Muntari's powerful header.

Qatar was searching for the equalizer, but Bamba Dieng stroked in to deflate the home following and leave their team bottom of the group without a point after two games played.