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Road to Qatar: African Playoff Spots Decided

African football never fails to disappoint when it comes to funny escapades and passionate displays. From players having their birth certificates dated days after their mother’s death date to the most outlandish tackles on the pitch, the…

South Africa knock out hosts Egypt in AFCON

South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a late winner and set up a quarter final tie against Nigeria. With Egypt throwing players forward, Thembinkosi Lorch struck on the counter-attack after 85 minutes.…