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‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory
- The Guardian notes Africa has 10 teams at the expanded 48-nation World Cup, renewing hopes for a deep run.
- The piece names Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Morocco among leading contenders for Africa at the 2026 World Cup.
- Officials emphasize governance and funding as essential for converting talent into World Cup success.
- Pape Thiaw of Senegal faced pay disputes, illustrating off-field issues impacting preparation.
- Visa and travel costs have excluded many African fans from attending matches abroad.
- Segun Odegbami argues Africa has moved from participants to contenders in football’s top tier.
- The article cites Morocco as Africa’s current leadership, with strong Qatar performance serving as a blueprint.
- The piece underlines that the target must shift from first-round advancement to winning the World Cup.
- The article frames Africa’s World Cup hopes against governance, logistics, and competitive performance.
- The article notes that fans' visa issues amplify the region’s travel barriers to the tournament.
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