Feature: Africa's record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora

NAIROBI, July 7 (Xinhua) -- From debutant Cabo Verde's fairy-tale run to traditional powerhouse Morocco's unbeaten streak, African football has emerged as an increasingly formidable presence on the global stage. Ten African teams entered the expanded FIFA World Cup. For the first time in the tournament's history, 90 percent of African teams advanced to the knockout stage. While only Morocco and Egypt rema