Tag: Africa
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South Africa’s solution to advancing to the knockout stage? Selecting an abundance of domestic players from two clubs
16 players from the South Africa World Cup squad represents either Mamelodi Sundowns or Orlando Pirates. Before this tournament, Bafana Bafana never selected more than 4 players from the same club team. Was that the secret to advancing from the group stage? It appears so.
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Senegal Football Federation’s mismanagement of finances is a symptom of a bigger problem
The Senegal Football Federation’s (FSF) delayed payments in bonuses is a major concern. It reveals the fragility of the federation, and highlights the impending doom for women and youth football if not fixed.
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From Worst to Best: 52 years on from their lowest point, DR Congo achieved their best result in their nation’s history
Nearly 52 years to the day from their worst loss in their nation’s history, DR Congo achieved their best result in their World Cup return.
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Cape Verde is not new to this—why their performance against Spain was not as unexpected as many thought
Cabo Verde nullified Spain, expertly executing their defensive game plan to a 0-0 draw. Make no mistake, this result wasn’t a fluke result. It’s years of proper planning by the football federation.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s football academies deserve recognition this World Cup
During the American broadcast of the Côte d’Ivoire versus Ecuador match, the commentators waxed lyrical on Yan Diomande’s US footballing background. It’s important to also acknowledge Côte d’Ivoire’s academies and their part in developing World Cup talent.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s victory over France was the perfect parting gift before the World Cup
March 29, 2011. In front of 80,000 fans packed in London’s Wembley Stadium, England faced Ghana in a friendly match. England opened the scoring with an Andy Carroll left-footed, low-driven volley in the first half. Ghana, with several chances in the second half, equalized the game in the last minutes through an Asamoah Gyan left-footed…
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Bright Enobakhare’s move to ISL could be good for African youth and the league
I got a chance to catch a few minutes of SC East Bengal’s game a few weeks ago against Northeast United FC, a match that ended in a 2-0 loss to the SC East Bengal. This was my first time watching an ISL match. Frankly, it did not take me that long to realize SC…
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A Tribute to Papa Bouba Diop
I first became introduced to the Lions of Teranga around 2005. A Senegalese family friend gave me a two-part DVD titled “Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2002: Tous les Buts” (2002 FIFA World Cup: All the Goals). I vaguely remember that tournament when it actually happened as my interest in football was not as…
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My Europa League African Starting 11
Now that the 2019/20 Europa League season has finally ended, I came up with a lineup of African players that performed well in the competition. Here is the starting 11, in a 3-4-3 formation. (Note: African players selected here either play(ed) for an African national team or are still eligible to represent an African team…
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These Three African Managers Need to Manage in Europe…NOW
African managers are overlooked when it comes to vacant European jobs. Here are three African managers that deserve consideration.
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