5 African teams that lit up the Olympics Opening Ceremony

Not to be mistaken for javelin competitors, the Burundi team stand out in this beautiful two-piece attire finished off with neon trainers. Stylish!!!

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Members of Burundi walk during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games © Jamie Squire /Getty

Colourful ensemble by the Cameroonian women at Rio. No doubt a post-ceremony party played a role in the choice of this outfit.

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Cameroon’s delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games © Olivier Morin AFP/Getty

The Mali team show that they will be competing clean at Rio with their all-white attires.

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Mali’s flagbearer Djenebou Dante leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games © Pedro Ugarte AFP /Getty

If there was a medal for best outfit, then the Madagascar team would have secured their maiden medal at the Olympics.

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Madagascar’s flagbearer Eliane Saholinirina leads her delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games . © Pedro Ugarte AFP/Getty

The Senegalese attire almost has every colour of the nation’s flag. Red cap to finish it off maybe?

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Members of the Senegal delegation enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. © Leon Neal AFP / Getty.

The games have now begun; many African athletes will be hoping to stand on the medal rostrum – I wish them all the best.