If a few balls bounced differently we’d be looking at Al Ahly and Mamelodi in the round of 16 and the world would be praising African football. The teams mostly gave a good account of themselves even if they couldn’t get results. I’m excited to see what Pyramids bring in four years but overall I’ve enjoyed seeing these teams.
The Mamelodi defeat really hurts; they deserved more, and it was a amazing to watch them play. One of the great things about the World Cup for me was knowing that there are teams that play differently, less mechanically, putting their cultural stamp on the game.
Great analysis and great coverage, a pleasure to read you Ali!
If a few balls bounced differently we’d be looking at Al Ahly and Mamelodi in the round of 16 and the world would be praising African football. The teams mostly gave a good account of themselves even if they couldn’t get results. I’m excited to see what Pyramids bring in four years but overall I’ve enjoyed seeing these teams.
Especially having just watched this Miami-PSG game it makes me all the more angry that we didn’t see Al Ahly beat Miami
The Mamelodi defeat really hurts; they deserved more, and it was a amazing to watch them play. One of the great things about the World Cup for me was knowing that there are teams that play differently, less mechanically, putting their cultural stamp on the game.
Great analysis and great coverage, a pleasure to read you Ali!
Yeah I think they were the most popular team in the tournament. Sad they didnt make through