The Palestinian Vuvuzela

Eleven Named People combined with Africa Is a Country to do a round-up show before the semi-finals. For us, Morocco won the World Cup already.

“This year’s FIFA Men’s World Cup is now in its business end. So far, it’s exceeded expectations in terms of spectacle. From Vincent Aboubakar’s incredible solo goal for Cameroon against Brazil (after which he celebrated by removing his shirt, earning himself an instant red card), to Japan’s heroics, and of course, to Morocco’s incredible advance to the semi-finals (after dispatching footballing titans in Spain and Portugal). It has also delivered the politics too – although the debate over Qatar’s hosting of the tournament has ebbed, a new one has been ignited over whether anyone can justifiably support Morocco – who are now the most successful African and Arab team in the tournament’s history – while its government occupies Western Sahara. The Palestinian flags displayed by Morrocan fans and players are ubiquitous, but where are the ones for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic? On this episode, Will Shoki, Sean Jacobs, Tony Karon and Boima Tucker debate and discuss.” (Text from Africa Is a Country).

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