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    world cup 2018 Stories

    Watch Trevor Noah's Take Down of the French Ambassador's Letter That Said the World Cup Was Not an ‘African Victory’
    Sports
    19 July 2018

    Watch Trevor Noah's Take Down of the French Ambassador's Letter That Said the World Cup Was Not an ‘African Victory’

    The French ambassador tried to teach the late night host about the politics of inclusion. Noah hilariously exposes the hypocrisy.

    Now That the World Cup Is Over, Do We Still Love Nigeria?
    Sports
    16 July 2018

    Now That the World Cup Is Over, Do We Still Love Nigeria?

    Focusing on sports allegiance to Nigeria, offered a break from pondering over all of its social ills.

    France's Blackness
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    13 July 2018

    France's Blackness

    As French scholar Grégory Pierrot points out, "the black players of France are also black players for the entire black world."

    John Obi Mikel Learned His Father Had Been Abducted Just Hours Before Nigeria Faced Argentina
    News
    03 July 2018

    John Obi Mikel Learned His Father Had Been Abducted Just Hours Before Nigeria Faced Argentina

    "I was told that they would shoot my dad instantly if I reported to the authorities or told anybody," recounts Nigeria's national team captain.

    How This Rising Nigerian Rapper Landed His Song in the Official FIFA 18 World Cup Trailer
    Music
    02 July 2018

    How This Rising Nigerian Rapper Landed His Song in the Official FIFA 18 World Cup Trailer

    We catch up with Thutmose to discuss his journey and how his song made it into the EA FIFA 18 trailer.

    The 23 Hottest Players In the World Cup According to the Ladies of OkayAfrica
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    25 June 2018

    The 23 Hottest Players In the World Cup According to the Ladies of OkayAfrica

    Let's be honest, not everyone's watching the football—but they are watching the footballers 👀.

    Relive OkayAfrica & Nike's Epic Naija Worldwide Bash in This New Video
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    22 June 2018

    Relive OkayAfrica & Nike's Epic Naija Worldwide Bash in This New Video

    Get a glimpse of the fun and good vibes featuring Burna Boy, Laolu Senbanjo, DJ Tunez and more.

    The Super Eagles Stylishly Beat Iceland in the World Cup & Nigerians Are Going Crazy
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    22 June 2018

    The Super Eagles Stylishly Beat Iceland in the World Cup & Nigerians Are Going Crazy

    All of the best social media reactions from Nigeria's 2-0 win over Iceland.

    This Is What Senegal's World Cup Victory Against Poland Looked Like
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    20 June 2018

    This Is What Senegal's World Cup Victory Against Poland Looked Like

    In Photos: What the stadium really looked like when Senegal became the first African team to win a match at the 2018 World Cup.

    British Billionaire Called Out for Comparing Senegal Team to “Beach Sellers”
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    20 June 2018

    British Billionaire Called Out for Comparing Senegal Team to “Beach Sellers”

    Alan Sugar tweets photoshopped picture of team Senegal with counterfeit goods.

    Senegal's Aliou Cisse is the Only Black Coach at the World Cup & He's Totally Worth Celebrating
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    20 June 2018

    Senegal's Aliou Cisse is the Only Black Coach at the World Cup & He's Totally Worth Celebrating

    "I'm certain that one day an African team, an African country, will win the World Cup," says the celebrated coach.

    Senegal Has the Best Fans at the World Cup
    Sports
    19 June 2018

    Senegal Has the Best Fans at the World Cup

    All the best reactions from Senegal's win against Poland, making them the first African team to win in the 2018 World Cup.

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