Okonjo-Iweala Praises African Teams in World Cup

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, commended the impressive performances of African teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. She specifically praised Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage of the tournament and described Cape Verde as a standout African side.

Okonjo-Iweala expressed pride in the efforts of all participating teams, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana, despite their exits from the competition. She emphasized their bravery throughout the tournament and thanked them for making Africa proud.

Additionally, Okonjo-Iweala expressed optimism regarding Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the next FIFA World Cup and conveyed excitement about the potential return of the Super Eagles to football's biggest stage.