In so many ways, the early football history of the two nations is similar. Both were once the pioneers for their continent, before spending...

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SOCCER-AFRICA-REFEREES:Referees banned, publicly criticised after World Cup qualifiers

SOCCER-AFRICA/REFEREES:Soccer-Refs banned, publicly criticised after World Cup qualifiers