Top African stars that will miss the World cup

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Lots of drama unfolded in the just concluded international break all over the world as some African star players will miss out in the World cup in Qatar.

Some of the African players will go back to their club with happy faces while some of them will have pain running through mind and heart.

As there are some European stars that will miss out of the World cup so as some stars in Africa will watch the prestigious from their home.

Victor Osimhen: The Napoli star led the line for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the qualifier match against Black stars of Ghana.

The first leg of the qualifier in Kumasi Ghana ended 0-0 as both teams were unable to find the back of the net.

The second leg in Abuja gave the Ghanian teams the qualification after a 1-1 draw and the Black stars of Ghana qualified on away goal.

Victor Osimhen who has been impressive for the Italian side Napoli since his move was unable to find the back of the net in the game.

Riyad Mahrez: The Manchester City star player will also miss out in the World cup after a shock defeat by the Cameroonian team at their home ground.

The Cameroonian team came back from a goal down on aggregate to beat the Algerian team in the return leg of the game.

Pierre Aubameyang: The Gabonese player will miss the World cup as well despite being in a top form and scoring goals for his new team Barcelona in La Liga.

Despite his performance for his country side the Gabonese side were held out of the play-off position by Egypt.

Mo Salah: It’s just shocking that this star will be out of the World Cup despite his form for Club and country.

The Liverpool star was defeated by another fellow team mate Sadio Mane’s country after a penalty shootout in the game.

 

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