Tired colonial tropes paint Africans as untamed, unrestrained, and lacking in intelligence.
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Africans are often sold as physically strong with raw talent, but lacking in discipline and technical refinement.
The World Cup is selling football as inclusive and diverse. It’s not so for the African players migrating to play overseas.
Born in rural KwaZulu-Natal, double amputee Sphelele Dlamini faces fresh challenges playing basketball in France.
African football skills are sought after in the hugely popular Chinese Super League – and China gains soft power in Africa in the process.
The decline in Kenyan medals at the world championships is due to increased competition and a lack of investment at home.
Aware of the high chance of failure, young African talents show remarkable creativity and resilience as they dream of being the next Sadio Mané.
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.
Behind the multi-racial composition of the elite European teams competing in the tournament lies a complex and painful history.
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Research fellow, University of Passau
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Professor and Chair of Allied Health Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Postdoctoral fellow, University of Groningen
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Reader in Human Geography, Loughborough University
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Reader in Sport & Exercise, Ulster University
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Associate Professor and Research Chair at the Division of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Stellenbosch University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Sports Science, University of Tübingen
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Professor, Aalborg University