Africa aims to lift standards and retain talent after Club World Cup wipeout

Fifpro Africa general secretary Kgosana Masaseng wants a reaction after all four sides from the continent made an early exit
It is a familiar take on the Club World Cup, but comes from a different perspective. ?From the games I have watched, football has taken a lot away from the players,? says Kgosana Masaseng, the general secretary of Fifpro Africa.
?You are talking about teams that have just completed their domestic leagues, who were playing continental club championships. Players were also representing their national teams. So the schedule has been demanding. It has taken a toll and, now, there?s no break; it?s straight away into another competition.?
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