- 3,030 viewsDuration: 1:23Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele once famously predicted that an African nation would win the World Cup by the year 2000. Twenty-six years on, the continent is still waiting. Thirteen different nations have represented Africa at the World Cup, sending 49 teams in total. But only Morocco have reached the semi-finals, breaking new ground in Qatar four years ago. So, what might be needed to go all the way? Some big names tell us when they think Africa will lift the trophy. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/