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The story of FIFA World Cup during the World War era and how global conflict changed football history.

Was it really just football?
The reaction of Africans during the FIFA World Cup has sparked an important conversation.
What happened may say more about Africa than the match itself.
Watch and decide for yourself.

In 1974, DR Congo became the first Sub-Saharan African nation to reach the World Cup.

A country rich in the minerals that power modern technology.

A nation with immense potential.

So what happened to Africa’s sleeping giant?

Where are you watching the FIFA WORLD CUP from?