Across
- 2. (7 Letters) How a national team’s victory leaves a nation that may have been previously divided, brought together by shared, collective pride.
- 4. (11 Letters) The state of rising to a position of dominating influence or superiority on the global football stage.
- 6. (11 Letters) A strong hope, goal, or ambition, particularly the goal of many young African players to reach the highest professional level.
- 8. (9 Letters) A great difference or inequality, often observed between the resources of African national leagues and European leagues.
- 10. (8 Letters) Existing in someone as a natural and essential characteristic; often used to describe the natural talent seen across the continent.
Down
- 1. (7 Letters) How the atmosphere in the stadium is often described when fans are full of intense energy and passion for their team.
- 3. (7 Letters) A statement or situation that seems contradictory or against common sense, yet contains a possible truth (e.g., having immense talent but struggling with funding).
- 5. (8 Letters) A force or agent that speeds up change or sparks a major development, such as a World Cup performance prompting infrastructure improvements.
- 7. (8 Letters) Widespread respect and admiration gained by a team that wins a major continental tournament, such as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- 9. (10 Letters) The essential ability for teams or nations to recover quickly from setbacks, adversity, or historical challenges.