Morocco victory showcases African game

The World

Morocco’s stunning victory over Spain in the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup has Moroccans around the world celebrating their team’s victory. The World’s Marco Werman spoke with Sean Jacobs, a professor at The New School in New York, about Morocco and other African team’s performance in this World Cup and how their successes are showcasing the improving African game. 

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