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Germany, France win; Cup says goodbye to Africa
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Germany's Mesut Ozil, right, gives his jersey to an Algerian player after Germany defeated Algeria 2-1 in extra time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Monday. - photo by Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO — Nigeria and Algeria made World Cup history for Africa and now leave with their heads held high. Despite tenacious resistance, Africa's last representatives were sent home on Monday by France and Germany. Those two former champions will next play each other on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.