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As South Africa kick off against Spain in their first World Cup match, we hear from the coach of the debutants Desiree Ellis who鈥檚 gone from working in a meat market to qualifying the national team for their first ever World Cup.

Plus we meet Spain鈥檚 aerospace scientist defender Celia Delgado

Sarah Mulkerrins is joined by former Nigeria player Portise Modise and African football journalist Helen Ngoh as we discuss the chances of the an African team progressing beyond the group stage.

We hear from Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby and Asisat Oshiola ahead of their opening match Saturday against Norway and find out the challenges that have faced Cameroon both on and off the pitch ahead of the World Cup.

Photo: Coach Desiree Ellis of South Africa Women (Getty Images)