The Olympic Games represents more than just sport for African nations. It's seen by many as a beacon of hope and an opportunity to shine on the global stage. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Sydney Mungala, a Zambian women's football team official, Florence Ngungu, a Nairobi-based sports journalist, and Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei, a Kenyan Olympic silver medalist.
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