African Pride

Many of the nations participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia have a memorable story and milestone in world football's greatest showpiece. Africa's representatives in this World Cup are no di

Recent Episodes

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  African Pride: Nigeria's history makers

  14 June 2018 · 14m

  In 1994, Nigeria became the first African nation to finish as group winners in the group stage of a Fifa World Cup. Since then, the Super Eagles' World Cup run has been a mixture o

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  African Pride: Tunisia World Cup joy and despair

  8 June 2018 · 10m

  In 1978, Tunisia became the first African nation to win a game in a Fifa World Cup. Since then, the Carthage Eagles have struggled to have any impact in world football's major show

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  African Pride: Senegal's World Cup Dream

  30 May 2018 · 10m

  Senegal shocked the football world by beating reigning champions France in the opening match of the 2002 Fifa World Cup. In 2018, the Lions of Teranga will make their first World C

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  African Pride: Morocco returns to the World Cup

  18 May 2018 · 9m

  In 1970, Morocco became the first African country to participate in the Fifa World Cup in 36 years. This year, Morocco return to the tournament after another long absence.  See om

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  African Pride: Egypt returns for 2018 FIFA World Cup

  18 May 2018 · 10m

  In 1934, Egypt became the first African team to compete in world football's greatest showpiece. But how do The Pharaohs fare 84 years later? Christophe Bongo reflects on their jour