Fifa World Cup: A migration story of players shooting beyond boundaries

There are over 50 Africa-born or African-origin players in 11 teams; only 4 of 32 teams have all players born in their own country - Argentina, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea

The first week of the Fifa World Cup offered an unusual sight during a Group G clash between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar: Swiss striker Breel Embolo scored against the country of his birth, handing his team the lead in the 48th minute, and the eventual victory in the game, but the 25-year-old striker refused to celebrate the occasion and looked almost apologetic.

Then there’s Timothy Weah, son of Liberian president and football legend George Weah. President Weah is the only African player to win the World, European and African Footballer of the Year awards, as