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France End Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Dream as Mbappe, Dembele Knock Out Morocco
France brought Africa’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 journey to an end with a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco in Thursday’s quarter-final at Boston Stadium, booking their place in the last four.
The Atlas Lions, Africa’s final representatives in the tournament, held their own in a goalless first half before Didier Deschamps’ side shifted gears after the break.
Kylian Mbappe finally broke Morocco’s resistance in the 60th minute, firing home after seeing an earlier penalty saved.
Just six minutes later, Ousmane Dembele doubled France’s advantage to put the contest beyond the North Africans.
France controlled possession and created the better chances throughout the match, finishing with 20 attempts on goal while limiting Morocco’s attacking threat.” alt=”” width=”240″ height=”300″ data-lzl-=”” data-lzl-src=”https://plateaureports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1783658886_25_France-End-Africas-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Dream-as-Mbappe.jpg” />
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced several fine saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.
Morocco, who became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in Qatar four years ago, were unable to reproduce another historic run as their campaign ended in the last eight.
The victory sends France into a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final, where Les Bleus will continue their pursuit of a second world title in three tournaments.
For Morocco, the defeat signals the end of Africa’s challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite the disappointment, the Atlas Lions once again showcased the continent’s growing competitiveness on football’s biggest stage, reaching the quarter-finals and eliminating several top sides along the way.
France now stand just two victories away from reclaiming the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Borno State has dismissed its House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, over alleged involvement in campaign activities linked to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The decision was communicated in a letter dated October 25, 2026, signed by the NDC state Deputy Chairman, Umar Fema.
The letter said the allegations stemmed from campaign materials bearing the ADC logo, the slogan “SABON TAFIYA, SABON SALO,” and the names and photographs of Atiku and Bunu.
According to the letter, the disciplinary process began at the Hausari Ward level before the matter was referred to the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, MMC, party leadership for investigation.
Fema said the ward executive invited Bunu to respond to the allegations on October 23, but he did not attend.
He was invited again on October 24 to appear before an investigation committee but allegedly failed to attend.
The MMC party chairman, Adamu Ibrahim, subsequently endorsed the recommendation for disciplinary action and forwarded it to the state leadership.
The NDC said it decided to dismiss Bunu after considering the allegations and reports submitted through its disciplinary process.
NDC sacks Borno Assembly candidate over alleged pro-Atiku campaign
A video has surfaced online showing some members of the Agaji volunteer group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, popularly known as Izala, chanting lyrics that appear to call for armed attacks on citizens in Enugu and Jos.
The footage, which gained attention on social media, particularly X on Sunday, shows a group of uniformed young men wearing brown attire and blue berets, reportedly associated with the Agaji volunteer wing of the Islamic organization.
In the video, one of the men leads a morale song containing references to obtaining an AK-47 rifle to attack people described as “infidels” in Enugu and Jos.
The chant includes the lyrics: “He should be given AK47. He would then go to Enugu, the land of the infidels. On Sunday when they are worshiping and clapping, he would then open fire, so that he can kill the infidels.”
The singer subsequently repeats the call for an AK-47, this time referencing Jos, and chants about killing more people he describes as infidels, before referring to the act as “the training.”
“He asked to be given AK-47 again. So that he can go to Jos and kill more infidels. That is the training.”
The exact date and location where the video was recorded have not been verified.
The footage, which has sparked reactions online, raised concerns over the possibility of attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
Video of JIBWIS members threatening Christians in Nigeria emerges
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