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What is the most incredible opportunity for Africa to showcase its sporting prowess and cultural diversity?
The 2022 world cup has been a tough and a surprising game since the start of FIFA world cup.
Thirteen African nations have competed in the FIFA world cup since it began.
The first African nation to compete in the World Cup finals was Egypt in 1934. Afterward, It took another 36 years for another African country to compete in the event.
Thirteen African nations have competed in the FIFA world cup since it began. These nations are;
Aside from Qatar 2022
Cameroon-8
Morocco-6
Nigeria-6
Tunisia-5
Algeria-4
Ghana-4
Coast of Ivory-3
Egypt-3
Senegal-3
S. Africa-3
Angola-1
DR. Congo-1
Togo-1
as I have noted, never previously has an African squad progressed past the World Cup quarterfinals. In actuality, Ghana is the third African team to get to this round; the first was Cameroon at Italia ’90, the second was Senegal at Korea-Japan ’02, and the third was ghana.
Consider the fact that, as recently as 1990, Africa had only two berths at the World Cup, severely limiting its options and chances, if this seems like a modest accomplishment by African teams.
Morocco, being the first African country to ever qualify for the semi-final World Cup, is no exception.
As a nation, Morocco has shown the world what it takes to qualify for the biggest football tournament in the world. With a mix of experienced players, tactical discipline, and an unyielding passion for the game, Morocco has been able to achieve something remarkable.
Many people projected that Morocco would be eliminated from the 2022 World Cup early on, but the nation has defied those expectations by making history by reaching the semifinals for the first time ever. Thanks to Morocco achieving this significant accomplishment, the number of spots available for Africans in the World Cup has just increased (from 9 to 11 berths).
Lessons learned from Morocco as an African Nation in the 2022 world cup hosted by Qatar
For the rest of Africa, Morocco’s World Cup journey is a lesson in perseverance and determination. Regardless of the team’s challenges on the pitch, the players never gave up and kept fighting until the final whistle. In the end, they were rewarded with qualification to reach the semi-final 2022 World Cup.
Despite Morocco being kicked out in the semi-finals, Morocco’s incredible journey should act as an inspiration to the rest of Africa. With determination, hard work, and a never-say-die attitude, Africa can achieve anything!
This is why the 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is such an important event for African nations. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the continent to show the world what it can achieve.No matter what your age, 18-65 years, the lesson to be learned from Morocco’s journey is clear: with dedication and hard work, anything is possible indeed!
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