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    An illustration showing supporters of various countries blowing into their vuvuzelas and raising their flags at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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    14 April 2025

    The Football Tournament That Showed the World Africa Is Ready

    Fifteen years ago, South Africa became the first African country to host the globe’s biggest sporting event – delivering an unforgettable FIFA World Cup, and spreading a love of vuvuzelas.

    Nigerian women's cricket team jumping in celebration after historic World Cup win.
    Sports
    20 January 2025

    Nigeria Earns First-Ever Cricket World Cup Win

    Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Queens beat out New Zealand in thrilling, nail-biting fashion.

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    Sports
    19 December 2022

    Davido Returns to Limelight with Historic World Cup Performance

    Davido recently made headlines when he returned to social media following a historic World Cup performance.

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    Sports
    01 December 2022

    Morocco Advance to the Round Of 16 in the World Cup

    Morocco join Senegal as the second African country make the knockout stages at Qatar 2022.

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    Sports
    29 November 2022

    Senegal Advance to the Round of 16 in the World Cup

    They become the first African team to do so since Nigeria and Algeria in 2014.

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    Sports
    29 November 2022

    The Other African Footballers in the World Cup

    There are five African teams in the World Cup, but there are at least 54 players on other teams who were either born in Africa, or have African ancestry.

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    Sports
    28 November 2022

    An African Renaissance In Matchday 2 of the World Cup

    Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, and Cameroon delivered great performances in the second round of games at the Qatar World Cup.

    Kizz Daniel Performs At The FIFA World Cup
    Sports
    26 November 2022

    Kizz Daniel Performs At The FIFA World Cup

    Nigeria's Kizz Daniel recently thrilled fans when he performed at the FIFA World Cup.

    Qatar 2022: Why African Fans Are Calling Saudi’s Coach, Hervé Renard, An "African Legend"
    Sports
    22 November 2022

    Qatar 2022: Why African Fans Are Calling Saudi’s Coach, Hervé Renard, An "African Legend"

    Defeating Argentina 2-1 in a historic World Cup upset, Renard is being remembered for his impressive coaching stint with African teams.

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    Sports
    18 November 2022

    World Cup: Rating the Best (and Worst) Jerseys at Qatar 2022

    With all World Cup kits now on the table, we rank the jerseys of the African teams and add in some international favorites too.

    Sadio Mane Ruled Out of the World Cup Through Injury
    Sports
    17 November 2022

    Sadio Mane Ruled Out of the World Cup Through Injury

    The 30-year-old forward Sadio Mané was earlier scheduled to join Senegal's squad for the World Cup.

    All You Need to Know About the African Teams at the World Cup
    Sports
    16 November 2022

    All You Need to Know About the African Teams at the World Cup

    We break down how Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, and Tunisia's national teams are looking ahead of the Qatar World Cup 2022.

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