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'Smiling since last night': Community joy after Irankunda's World Cup goal
Key takeaways
- Nestory Irankunda (right) celebrates with Mo Toure (left) after scoring the opening goal of the Socceroos World Cup campaign.
- Nestory Irankunda's cousin is among those celebrating his stunning World Cup debut, giving thanks to the community who helped out after their family's arrival to Australia.
- The African Communities Council of SA says the win represents "more than football".
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Nestory Irankunda (right) celebrates with Mo Toure (left) after scoring the opening goal of the Socceroos World Cup campaign. (Getty Images: Jared C. Tilton - FIFA)
Nestory Irankunda's cousin is among those celebrating his stunning World Cup debut, giving thanks to the community who helped out after their family's arrival to Australia.
The African Communities Council of SA says the win represents "more than football".
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