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The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts in Brooklyn is showcasing two exhibitions that explore the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of Haiti and Zaire, alongside a migration‑focused installation by Francks F. Deceus, highlighting the intertwined histories of Black communities across continents.
From colonial past to World Cup triumphs, African football's story blends historic resistance with modern stardom, yet the continent's domestic structures remain challenged.
Paul Mbiya, a 7‑foot sophomore from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is set to return to the University of Kansas this summer after training in France, adopting the nickname ‘Mobutu’ to signal his desire for dominance on the court.