How Africa made World Cup history with nine teams in knockout stage
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From Morocco's composed brilliance to Cape Verde's dream debut, South Africa's historic breakthrough, Egypt's long-awaited World Cup victory and DR Congo's emotional return to relevance, Africa emerged from the group stage not as underdogs, but as unexpected contenders The post How Africa made World Cup history with nine teams in knockout stage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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