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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 9 Dec 2017

    Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are heading to the World Cup in Russia next year. What do they need to ensure success at the tournament?pic.twitter.com/xuOMS2vuSD

    7:21 AM - 9 Dec 2017
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      1. Austeen Toney‏ @ToneyAusteen 9 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Same thing any other team aspiring to win should do,win their http://games.You  racists, why have you singled them out?

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      1. abugbilla bukari‏ @bukson5 9 Dec 2017
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        1. Avoid the perennial bonus rows with players, 2. Diligent prepara 3. Believe in themselves

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      1. Abidemi ilori‏ @Abidemiilori 10 Dec 2017
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        For Nigeria play as team

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      1. Ole Ma‏ @JohnOleMaa 9 Dec 2017
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        Mental strength and believing they can make it.. Being religious also strengthen team.. All team from Africa we support you even countries that didn't make it through..

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      1. MCchally1‏ @Chucky_Kanjo 9 Dec 2017
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        play football not gibberish

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      1. Isah Abiodun‏ @AbiodunIsah 9 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I'm sorry but this question is coming late. We can only start to prepare for 2022, if we are gonna have any chance.

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      1. Anthony kitaali‏ @AnthonyKitaali 9 Dec 2017
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        I know it's Nigeria's time to shine @BBCSport note my comment

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      1. Richard Takyi‏ @takyir 9 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Thank God Ghana did not make it..wheww! Now to the subject at hand.. African countries should think of success and not the fat bonuses they are going to receive

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      1. afagha emmanuel‏ @excelafagha 9 Dec 2017
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        They should have faith and confidence in themselves! Play good football, I don’t see how they can’t conquer other teams with this.

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      1. al-ameenu‏ @aminu_gmm 9 Dec 2017
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        I surely believed in these nations that will represent Africa at Russia .I'm very optimistic that they will progress to either quarter or semi final

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      1. Lauranius Odinga‏ @Soloodinga001 9 Dec 2017
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        Very good preparations. No complaints about payments and outstanding self confidence.

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      1. Nana Boa-Appiah‏ @NBA_GH 9 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Tunisia are already out, Morocco have an unfortunate group. The rest will progress from their groups.

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      1. ______‏ @MMabeya 9 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        score more goals than the opponent???

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      1. Prince Habat Nkoola‏ @HabatNkoola 9 Dec 2017
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        Believing in oneself that success at the #WorldCup2018 is guaranteed if they train hard for the task ahead.

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      1. F. Nero‏ @fuji_nero 9 Dec 2017
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        Good preparation and no complacency

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      1. OptaFPL‏ @opta_FPL 9 Dec 2017
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        Morroco have a better chance judging by their group

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