Akuneto: African Teams Impress at World Cup 2026 but Must Sharpen Tactics to Rival France
Former Nigeria international and Manchester City U-17 coach Chuks Akuneto praises Africa’s showing at the 2026 World Cup. With nine of ten representatives in the Round of 16, he says the continent has proved its vast talent. Akuneto believes better planning, decisive leadership and stronger tactical organisation are essential to match top nations like France and Spain. He recalls Nigeria’s near-semifinal run in 1994 and Morocco’s breakthrough in 2022 as examples of what’s possible. Looking ahead to the knockout stages, he highlights fixtures involving South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Cape Verde and Ghana. With improved tactics, he insists African sides can push even deeper in this tournament.
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