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FT World Cup 2018: Senegal were so close but yet so far
Senegal were eliminated from the World Cup 2018 after suffering a 1-0 loss to Colombia.
FT World Cup 2018: Nigeria go down fighting
Moses, Messi and Rojo on the score-sheet as Nigeria narrowly misses out on Round of 16 qualification.
FT World Cup 2018: Morocco issues a powerful closing statement against Spain
Morocco and Spain share the spoils in the final Group B match that was unfortunately marked with VAR controversy
FT World Cup 2018: Egypt with a surprise loss to Saudi Arabia
Egypt exit the World Cup 2018 with a disappointing loss to Saudi Arabia in their last game of Group A.
FT World Cup 2018: Senegal held to a 2-2 draw by Japan
Senegal lose concentration late on and Japan snatch a draw after scoring a late goal in this 2-2 Group H duel.
FT World Cup 2018: Tunisia goes down hard but they go down swinging
Tunisia are all but eliminated from the World Cup 2018 after a 5-2 defeat to Belgium.
FT World Cup 2018: The Super Eagles of Nigeria find their mojo against Iceland
Ahmed Musa for President? The Super Eagles find their groove and Musa got a brace as Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 to move into second place in Group D.
FT World Cup 2018: Morocco could not find a solution against Portugal
Morocco will exit after the group stage of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Portugal courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 4th minute header.
FT World Cup 2018: Russia continue victorious form against Egypt
Egypt one step closer to elimination with loss to Russia as Mohamed Salah makes return from injury
FT World Cup 2018: Senegal Earn Three Important Points
Senegal showed the world what they could do against Poland. Manager Cisse ensured their tactics effectively neutralized a timid Polish side and with a bit of luck, they earned a deserved victory in Group H.
FT World Cup 2018: Tunisia suffer heartbreaking loss against England
Tunisia fell victim to a Harry Kane 92nd-minute winning goal in their first game in Group A against England.
FT World Cup 2018: Africa’s winless streak perpetuated by a set-piece and 90th minute ‘curse.’
African teams have found points difficult to come by after their first four games due to late goals and special moments from set pieces. Senegal remain the last hope for the continent to claim any points after this first round of games.
FT World Cup 2018: Uninspiring Nigeria loses to Croatia
Nigeria loses to Croatia in their World Cup 2018 Group D opener in Kaliningrad, Russia.
FT World Cup 2018: The Hopes of Africa Must Soar with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia
After disappointing starts from Morocco and Nigeria, Tunisia must shoulder the hopes of the African continent at the World Cup 2018.
FT World Cup Summary: Heartbreak for Salah- less Egypt as Uruguay snatch late win
Mohamed Salah could only watch from the bench as Luis Suarez and Uruguay stole 3 points with a late goal in the second match of Group A at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Nigeria
How high will the Super Eagles fly in Russia? Hopefully they can do enough to save themselves from the blushes of being known as little more than the best dressed and underwhelming performers.
FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Senegal
Sadio Mane will look to lead the pride of the Teranga Lions to an applaudable World Cup campaign for the whole continent.
FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Morocco
Morocco would do well to reach the Round-of-16 in Russia. Could we possibly be treated to a major upset by the Atlas Lions?