MSc African Politics SOAS | Author of 'The Africa Cup of Nations: The History of an Underappreciated Tournament' | Host of @BelgianPodcast π§πͺβ½οΈ Ed @GBeNeFN
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8 of the 11 starters for egypt today play in the domestic league. A severely underrated footballing nation.
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Egypt playing with intensity and desire that you expect from a North African side and it's been great to see!
Belgium look a bit shocked by how much Egypt want this, great opportunity now for the Pharaoh's to get that elusive first World Cup win πͺπ¬
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That Vozinha performance reminded me of when Sierra Leone goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara kept a clean sheet against Algeria in 2021 during AFCON πΈπ±
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Ben J retweeted
π§πͺ Belgium is about to kick off against Egypt and are participating in a fourth straight World Cup.
π With Belgium being much more than a single golden generation, James Kellyβs βGoldenβ tells the lengthy history of this nation.
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Jun 15
I think Egypt can frustrate Belgium and should be confident of taking a point at least!
Taking a point from Belgium would really set the Pharaoh's up nicely for progress to the next round!
πͺπ¬ The Pharaoh's line up for their World Cup opener against Belgium.
Salah the obvious danger man but Belgium will have to be wary of Egypt's fantastic record of producing quality goalkeepers, with Shobeir getting the nod over veteran El Shenawy.
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π§πͺ Here is how the Red Devils line up for their clash with Egypt.
CDK gets the nod upfront with Brandon Mechelen part of an experienced back four.
After Spain struggled to break down Cape Verde, can Belgium overcome on of the other African sides at the World Cup?
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Jun 15
What a beautiful moment for Cape Verde, Lopes was his typical brilliant self and Vozinha was a man possessed!
That point could be crucial if the Sharks can beat Saudi Arabia, which isn't impossible...
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Ben J retweeted
Jun 15
Brilliant save by Vozinha! π§€
The Cape Verde stopper is doing everything he can to keep Spain out
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I know people love seeing young players emerge at a World Cup but is there anything better than a 40 year old having the moment of his career?
Incredible first half so far from Vozinha!
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Smaller teams at any level rarely get these sorts of calls but when it's the other way round it's a yellow card...
Jun 15
The referee tells Sidny Cabral to get up!
Should a foul have been given against Marcos Llorente here? π€
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What a moment for Cape Verde having their national anthem played at a World Cup π¨π»
I remember their AFCON debut in 2013 and how fresh and exciting they were, but I never imagined that players from that team would go on to qualify for a World Cup!
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Ben J retweeted
π―π΅ Enjoyed Japan's performance against the Netherlands? Then you need to watch Sint Truiden.
Many of the players on show for the Japanese national team have spent time with the Belgian side, who will be shopping in the J League once again this summer β¬οΈ
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Ben J retweeted
π’β«οΈ Cercle Brugge hoping to bring former Union St Gilloise and Standard Liege midfielder back to Belgium. (HLN)
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Ben J retweeted
π§πͺ The Red Devils kick off their World Cup campaign against Egypt this evening.
Will Rudi Garcia's men get off to a winning start?
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πΉπ³ If Tunisia had any hope of making the next round, that was the game they had to win.
A defence that didn't concede at all during qualification shipping 5 goals in two of their last three games is incredibly worrying given they lack any potency upfront
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Jun 11
Alvarado should've been sent off for that hair cut tbh.
Feel like you could've just given a yellow for that and moved on, Alvarado fouls Zwane anyway.
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Jun 11
Also asking the referee to explain that in English was painful, just let him speak his native language and have the stadium announcer translate...
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Jun 11
Feels like such a missed opportunity for Bafana Bafana, Mexico have really not shown much and their moments have come from South African gifts.
Don't think Broos got the starting XI right and should've made changes at half time.
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