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Africa's World Cup dream fades

Africa's World Cup dream fades
France 24 Tuesday 07 July 2026, 20:19 UTC By Jean-Emile JAMMINE 1 min read
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Africa's World Cup dream fades Africa Issued on: 14:20 min From the show Reading time 1 min In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Accra claim Ghana has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks.

Africa's World Cup dream fades Africa Issued on: 14:20 min From the show Reading time 1 min In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Accra claim Ghana has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of South Africa's biggest political scandals. Produced by Jean-Emile Jammine and Antonia Cimini Advertising Related keywords [Image text:] 0312 Pharaohs'longest run in tournament history EGYPTBOWS OUT OF WORLDCUP EYEON AFRICA FRANCE 24
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