Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has snubbed the likes of Morocco and South Africa while naming the African team that will surprise people at the ongoing World Cup tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup competition started on Thursday, with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 in the first match of the tournament.
There are ten countries representing Africa in the World Cup, taking place across Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.
They are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.
However, Giroud believes Senegal, Ivory Coast or Ghana will be the surprise team at the World Cup.
“One of the African teams can be the surprise team,” Giroud said as quoted by BBC Sport.
“Maybe Ivory Coast, Senegal or Ghana – they are all dangerous teams on their day.”
World Cup 2026: Giroud snubs Morocco, South Africa, names African country to surprise people
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