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Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso displays religious slogan, could be punished

The Associated Press / Times Colonist
January 24, 2013

Ghana's Kwadwo Asamoah, right, and Mubarak Wakaso celebrate after Wakaso scored against Mali in their African Cup of Nations Group B soccer match, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso was already facing a one-game suspension for his second yellow card of the group stage but could also face further punishment after revealing a religious slogan in a goal celebration.

Wakaso pulled his team shirt over his head to reveal a T-shirt with the words "Allah is Great!" after scoring from a penalty in Ghana's Group B meeting with Mali on Thursday.

Wakaso was shown a yellow card by the referee for his celebration, ruling him out of Ghana's likely crucial group game. It wasn't clear if the booking was for pulling his shirt over his head or for the slogan he displayed.

FIFA rules don't allow players to make religious or political statements during a game.

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