Bacary Sagna Backs France to Win World Cup, Praises Africa’s Football Progress

Former France and Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna believes Didier Deschamps’ side will lift the FIFA World Cup trophy. He highlighted France’s habit of growing into tournaments as evidence of their strength after a narrow Round of 16 win over Paraguay. Speaking at a virtual World Cup media session hosted by SuperSport, Sagna lauded Kylian Mbappé’s composure under pressure and praised France’s squad depth. He predicted Les Bleus would overcome Morocco on their path to the final. Sagna also celebrated the rapid development of African football. He singled out Morocco’s sustained youth investment, particularly through the Mohammed VI Football Academy, and urged African teams to shed any inferiority complex. On Nigeria’s absence from the tournament, Sagna expressed surprise and encouraged fans to stay patient. He also shared his own decision to represent France over Senegal and urged young dual-nationality players to follow their hearts.

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