World Cup Fact And DISCOVERIES: 13 SONS OF AFRICA REPRESENTING FRANCE IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2022, QATAR And Their Roots

World Cup Fact And DISCOVERIES: 13 SONS OF AFRICA REPRESENTING FRANCE IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2022, QATAR

1. Kylian Mbappé Lottin:

Kylian Mbappe (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, Mbappé is renowned for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing.

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Mbappé was born in Paris, and was raised in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, a commune 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from the center of Paris. His father, Wilfried, is originally from Cameroon, and, as well as being Mbappé’s agent, is a football coach, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, is of Algerian Kabyle origin and is a former handball player.

2. Aurélien Djani Tchouaméni 

(Born 27 January 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team.

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Tchouaméni is of Cameroonian descent. On 26 August 2021, he received his first call up to the France senior squad. 🇨🇲

3. Masour Ousmane Dembélé 

(Born 15 May 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the France national team.

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Dembélé was born in Vernon, Eure, in Normandy. His mother is Mauritanian-Senegalese from Waly Diantang, while his father is Malian.

4. Youssouf Fofana

(born 10 January 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the France national team.

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Youssouf Fofana was born on 10 January 1999 in Paris. He is of Malian descent. 🇲🇱

5. Jules Olivier Koundé

(born 12 November 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the France national team.

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Koundé is half Beninese and half French. 🇧🇯

6. Eduardo Celmi Camavinga

(born 10 November 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team.

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Camavinga was born in a refugee camp in Cabinda, Angola in 2002, to Congolese parents from Brazzaville.

7. William Alain André Gabriel Saliba

(born 24 March 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the France national team.

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Saliba was born in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis. His father is Lebanese, and his mother is Cameroonian. 🇸🇳

8. Randal Kolo Muani

(born 5 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the France national team.

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Randal Kolo Muani was born on 5 December 1998 in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis. He is of Congolese descent.

9. Dayotchanculle Oswald Upamecano

(born 27 October 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the France national team.

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Upamecano was born on 27 October 1998[3] in Évreux, Normandy and is of Bissau-Guinean descent.

10. Matteo Elias Kenzo Guendouzi Olié

(born 14 April 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Marseille and the France national team.

Matteo Guendouzi has a Moroccan father and French mother. He has a brother called Milan, who is also a footballer.

11. Steve Mandanda Mpidi

(born 28 March 1985) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Rennes and the France national team.

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Mandanda was born on 28 March 1985 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire), but he moved with his family to Évreux, France when he was two years old. He practiced boxing before joining the local team ALM Évreux at age nine.

12. Ibrahima Konaté

(born 25 May 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the France national team.

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Ibrahima Konaté was born on 25 May 1999 in Paris. He grew up on a council estate in the 11th arrondissement of Paris and is the second youngest of eight children born to immigrants from Mali.

13. Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belo

(Born 11 March 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the France national team.

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Born in France, Disease is of Congolese descent.

The France National Team has proven to be one of the best National teams in the world. They won their first ever world cup trophy in 2018 when they played against Croatia in the finals.

In 2018, France National team defeated some top national teams in other to win the trophy. Some of those countries include Argentina. France Defeated Argentina in the Quarter Finals where they proceeded to the Semifinals and made their way through to the finals.

In 2022 FIFA World Cup in, France is still on top with the current goal King at hand (Kylian Mpabbe with 5 goals) followed by Lionel Messi with 4 goals. In Qatar World Cup, France is ready to meet Morocco in the Finals to reach the finals again. It will a Historical event if France should win 2022 World Cup.

However, Morocco is yet to make a huge Morocco to reach the finals and to make Africa proud. After beating Portugal in the Quarter finals, Morocco will never settle for less in the semifinals against Portugal.

France National team had their toughest match in the 2022 World Cup tournament at the Quarterfinals when they meet in England. At the end of the game, France defeated England by two (2) goals and England scored one.

From the fact and discoveries, it is very clear from all instances that the France National team is dominated by African players. There is therefore no wonder that, many people on social media and all other platforms are of the view that, the tough Semifinals game between Morocco and France is going to be an AFCON (Africa Cup of Nationals).