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Senegal offer Africa shot at World Cup glory June 2 : Senegal might have been stripped of their African title but they offer the continent its best hope of success at the World Cup. Senegal beat Morocco in January's controversial Africa Cup of Nations final to be crowned champions for a second time but were later sanctioned for walking off the pitch in protest at a penalty decision against them on the cusp of full time. The opportunity was missed by their opponents and Senegal went on to win...
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World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?
World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north? After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Sahara side step up in 2026? Africa’s performance at World Cups peaked at Qatar 2022 when Morocco became the first side from the continent to reach the semifinal stage.
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener
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From AFCON to World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
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‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory
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‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory
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