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Africa makes World Cup history as nine teams reach knockout stage

2 min • AFCON

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Ghana to face Colombia after dramatic route...

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DR Congo fight back against Uzbekistan to...

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The expanded World Cup has lost its...

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The ‘real World Cup’ begins against Colombia...

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A nice feeling but I’m disappointed –...

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Derrick Luckassen scores on World Cup debut...

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Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to seal second...

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Jerome Opoku rested for Ghana-Croatia World Cup...

Eleven football players in yellow uniforms pose for a team photo on a grass field with a crowded stadium behind.

Black stars coach Carlos Quieroz name XI...

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Nothing is impossible – Cape Verde Coach...