The goals we cheer against South Africa, 2026 World Cup, and consequences of reputation
The 2026 World Cup has begun, and so far, one of the tournament’s most intriguing stories has little to do...
Read moreDetailsAnthony Kila is a Jean Monnet professor of Strategy and Development. He is currently Institute Director at the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, CIAPS, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a regular commentator on the BBC and he works with various organisations on International Development projects across Europe, Africa and the USA. He tweets @anthonykila, and can be reached at anthonykila@ciaps.org
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