Impact of Expanded Club World Cup on African Teams
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Summary
The article discusses the impact of the expanded Club World Cup on African teams participating in the tournament, including Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Wydad Casablanca, and Esperance. It highlights the fresh opportunities presented by the 32-team format.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFifa's expanded Club World Cup offers fresh opportunities to the quartet of African sides heading to the United States for the inaugural 32-team tournament.
Egypt's record 12-time continental champions Al Ahly, South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and Tunisia's Esperance are the teams looking to outperform.
As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.
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