WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised the performances of African teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament.
In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament’s standout African side.
“So proud of the performance of the African teams at the World Cup! Morocco and Egypt have made it through so far, but Cape Verde was a standout,” she wrote.
She also applauded the efforts of DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana despite their exits, saying they fought bravely throughout the competition. Related News 2026 World Cup will be my last tournament, says Cristiano Ronaldo Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit, says Ancelotti Norway’s World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
