Africa down and out
Africa's hopes ended as Senegal bowed out of World Cup

Africa down and out

Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
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Where to now for Germany?
Germany fans react to their teams elimination.

Where to now for Germany?

The curse of the defending champions has struck again as Germany have been sent packing from the World Cup, but where to now for Die Mannschaft? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Messi and the other side to being great
Lionel Messi

Messi and the other side to being great

Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been unfairly vindicated for his country’s poor showing at the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
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Sampaoli has let Argentina down
Argentina's coach Jorge Sampaoli.

Sampaoli has let Argentina down

Argentina are on the brink of World Cup elimination and there is only one man to blame, Jorge Sampaoli. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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How much longer can Khune save Chiefs?
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs

How much longer can Khune save Chiefs?

As Itumeleng Khune reaches the age of 31, how much longer can the shot-stopper hold things together at Kaizer Chiefs? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Cisse, Senegal: A story for the ages
Senegal v Poland

Cisse, Senegal: A story for the ages

Led by the youngest and only black coach at the tournament, Senegal became the first African nation to secure victory at the 2018 World Cup – a feat which should be celebrated, re-told and revered, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Springboks are shattering perceptions
The Springboks celebrate in Bloemfontein

Springboks are shattering perceptions

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have proved that a more transformed team can win big Test matches via a pragmatic yet exciting approach, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Africa must rise to the occasion
World Cup best

Africa must rise to the occasion

Missed goalscoring opportunities and a few perplexing decisions from some coaches have aided to the Africa’s poor start to the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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