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The search for football talent in Africa
Two of Africa’s standout talents at Russia 2018–Moussa Wague and Francis Uzoho–were shaped by a football academy in Qatar. A new book tells that story.
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Sebastian Abbot is the author of the new book The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer’s Next Superstars.
Two of Africa’s standout talents at Russia 2018–Moussa Wague and Francis Uzoho–were shaped by a football academy in Qatar. A new book tells that story.
When African football officials stop being corrupt and identify and develop young talent, an African nation would have a real chance of winning the World Cup.