The Empire Strikes Back
Or how Africa won Euro 2016 for Portugal.
Or how Africa won Euro 2016 for Portugal.
China is building new football stadiums in Africa. If its “agenda” of stadium diplomacy has been concealed, it hasn’t really been hidden very far from view.
Before Eusebio, it was unthinkable for a European national team to be dominated by or build around players of African origin.
African fans retain a surprising affection for old colonizers when it comes to international tournaments. Mozambique is no exception.