What is the way forward for African soccer?

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Can Africa Capture World Cup Glory?

By Khader Mesokele

European leagues are replete with African superstars such as Mo Salah and Andre Ayew. However, not one team from Africa made it to the elimination phase.

In the past teams from Ghana, Senegal, and Cameroon have all given us a glimpse of greatness but, for all the individual talent Africa has yet to produce a truly great team.

FIFA has poured cash from its overflowing coffers into grassroots initiatives to develop and promote the fame. Also, Africa has benefited from additional World Cup berths. However, success at the youth level has not transferred to the sports highest level.

What is the way forward for African soccer?

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Mohamed Salah (Mo)

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Jordan Lukaku

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Andre Ayew

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Lukaku: Jordan & Romelu

Lukaku brothers

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Kylian Mbappé

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Paul Pogba

The continent is blessed with an abundance of gifted and athletic talent. This potential must be harnessed. With improved facilities, coaching and competitive leagues, perhaps the exodus of talent could be staunched. European national squads are stocked with the talent of African origins. If Mbappe, Pogba, and Lukaku had opted to play for their country of origin, what wonders could we have seen?

African federations need to clean up their acts. Nepotism and corruption must be rooted out. After all, players should not have to fight over pay and bonuses during the World Cup.

The future can be bright but only if Africa makes the right moves, on and off the pitch.

South American Superstars

 
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Messi

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Neymar

 
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