For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson

Despite Cape Verde's impressive performance, this World Cup highlights deeper issues within African football. Egypt and Morocco's advancement, albeit through shootouts, suggests a broader but not necessarily higher pyramid for African teams. The event underscores the need for substantial development and investment in the sport to elevate the entire continent's performance, rather than just a few standout teams. This World Cup serves as a critical juncture for assessing and addressing the challenges facing African football.