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Wartorn Mali's national soccer team advances to African Nations Cup semi-finalsQuicklink submitted by Ann Garrison Permalink,
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 Mali's national soccer teammates celebrate advancing to the semi-finals of the 2013 African Nations Cup. Team captain Seydou Keitu is #12, second from right. by football.thestar.com |
As American football fans geared up for tomorrow's SuperBowl, over 50,000 South African fans filled a stadium to cheer for their national futbol, aka, soccer, team, in the quarter finals of the African Nations Cup. However, after an electrifying game that went into overtime and finally penalty kicks, wartorn Mali's team triumphed, securing a place in the semi-finals. Team captain Seydou Keitu said again that he and his teammates are fiercely motivated by the desire to give comfort to their friends and family in danger at home. In this African contest, teams often carry the flag of national struggle or aspiration onto the field. |
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