There is a glimmer of hope for the African continent, as the Terenga Lions of Senegal grabbed Africa’s first 3 points in the ongoing world cup in Russia.

Morocco’s hopes of qualifying from their group was dashed by another goal from Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo, who scored his fourth goal of the tournament. Meaning that one of the five African countries representing the continent is out of the world cup.

There is a glimmer of hope for the African continent, as the Terenga Lions of Senegal grabbed Africa’s first 3 points in the ongoing world cup in Russia.

Morocco’s hopes of qualifying from their group was dashed by another goal from Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo, who scored his fourth goal of the tournament. Meaning that one of the five African countries representing the continent is out of the world cup.

Despite the inclusion of star player, Mo Salah into the starting line up, Egypt are also almost out of the world cup after losing to hosts, Russia. A draw by Uruguay in their next match will confirm their elimination.

It was not all gloom however for the continent, as Senegal gave Africans cause for celebration, winning Africa’s first 3 points in the world cup. They defeated Poland in their first game of the tournament by 2 goals to 1.

Tunisia and Nigeria will be hoping to put more smiles on their supporters this week when they take on their second opponents in the world cup.

The farthest any African team has gotten to in the world cup is the quarter finals.

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