Players of African descent dominate the French national team, while 13 other teams have players with roots from Africa. The reality is wake-up call for Africa to nurture her talent and build a conducive environment for players to thrive.
The Atlas Lions is the only undefeated team in the 2022 tournament who have not conceded a goal by the hands of an opponent. Their goalie blocked 3 shots from Spain to win the penalty kicks by 3-0. On Wednesday they face defending champs France in a historic match-up that could see an African team make it to the World Cup finals for the first time in almost a century.
Sadio Mane played a major role in helping Senegal get a spot in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, But even though an Injury forced him to the sidelines, his giving spirit continues to inspire the world.
French referee, 38-year-old Stéphanie Frappart, is the first woman to ever ref a Men's World Cup match, in an action-packed game where Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2, but was still eliminated at the group stage. Brazil's Neuza Back and Mexican Karen Diaz Medina were Frappart's assistants, completing a historic all-women officiating team. FIFA could make more history in the year's tournament if Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga refs a game, which would make her the first African woman to achieve the honor.
Bitter-sweet victory for Tunisia as the Eagles of Carthage defeated defending champs France, but that was not enough to usher them to the World Cup knockout round of 16 teams after Australia won the contest against Denmark.
Senegalese team carry the hope of Africa to the next stage in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Coach Aliou Cissè is confident his team has what it takes to win the global competition.
Ghana becomes the first African country to score a goal in the FIFA 2022 World Cup, but loses to Portugal 3-2. Cameroon falls 1-nil to Switzerland. Cameroon-born Breel Embolo, delivered the Swiss lone goal and appeared apologetic than jubilant after scoring.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Mukansanga made history on November 22, becoming one of the first women in the world to officiate a men's FIFA World Cup match where defending champions, France, defeated Australia 4-1.