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Africa’s ‘step back’ in worst World Cup outing

(L-R) Senegal's midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, Senegal's defender Kara Mbodji and Senegal's defender Salif Sane react at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Senegal and Colombia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 28, 2018. / AFP PHOTO

Review: It is the first time an African team has failed to reach knockout stage since 1982

Stars such as Salah and Mane were expected to match the best from South America and Europe.

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