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Africa's World Cup storylines - The shocks, the concerns, the unanswered questions


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As France learned, Ivory Coast are not to be dismissed as a real threat
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SOUTH AFRICA
Bafana boss Broos to use Jamaica warm up to test WC tactics
South Africa's friendly against Jamaica on Saturday at Pachuca's Hidalgo Stadium gives Hugo Broos an opportunity to resolve several key issues, which last Friday's 0-0 draw with Nicaragua exposed.

Bafana players line up to sign lone fan's jersey, take selfies
South Africa's base for the FIFA World Cup is in Pachuca in Mexico, and they have received a warm welcome since their (slightly late) arrival this week, especially from one young fan who had the time of his life on Wednesday.


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Should José Mourinho's return as Real Madrid coach really be a surprise?
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16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
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- FIFA reverses WC water bottle ban after backlash
- FIFA cancels WCup tickets given free by mistake
- Spurs sign Andy Robertson on free transfer
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