#african-football

#african-football

"The dynamics of African football have changed and are still changing. Teams are improving, and they are no longer scared of Nigeria," Collins Okinyo, former media officer at the Confederation for African Football (CAF), told DW. "Even so, it is unthinkable for a team like Nigeria to miss a second World Cup. It is devastating for Nigerian fans and sad for African fans in general, but they (Nigeria) have only themselves to blame."

"The world has been watching. It will make a very big impact in Africa because we have so many good players and they just need the opportunity to show what they can really do. "It lets others know that everything is achievable and everything is possible. This nomination is not just for me, it is for Africa. "It is for every young girl dreaming to become whatever they want to be. They just have to believe in themselves."

Ivory Coast will defend their Africa Cup of Nations crown against 23 teams in Morocco, confirmed as host after Guinea's infrastructure plans were unfeasible.

For Masaseng, the tournament has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the game across the continent. A former football journalist and pundit, Masaseng now represents the interests of professional players in Africa.

It's an amazing feeling to be the top scorer in the Champions League, especially among so many incredible players. Leading the charts shows I'm a strong finisher.