BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) – France reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday with a 2-0 win over Nigeria that left only one African team still in, while Uruguay striker Luis Suarez broke his silence to apologise for biting.
Algeria, the remaining African side and also the sole Arab nation represented, play Germany in Monday’s second game.
Seeking to make up for their humiliating early exit four years ago, the French left it late in Brasilia to break down a hard-working Nigeria team, scoring twice in the last 11 minutes.
‘Super Eagles’ goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who had been excellent until then, flapp…
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