June 22, 2014
Algeria: Upbeat Mood in Algerian Camp
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Algeria will have taken plenty of heart from their clash with Belgium in their World Cup Group H opener, but know they will likely have to beat South Korea if they are to advance… Read more »
Nigeria: Odemwingie Ends 16-Year Wait for Super Eagles
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Nigeria have taken a giant step towards the second round of the World Cup after Peter Odemwingie scored in the first half to give them a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their… Read more »
June 21, 2014
South Africa: 'Expose Us When We Abuse State Resources' - Deputy President [document]
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South Africa's Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has told the country's editors to "be critical" and "speak your minds" but also to provide the context within which news happens… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, Germany Draw in Thrilling Clash
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Miroslav Klose scored a record-equalling 15th World Cup goal as Ghana let a second half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Germany in their thrilling World Cup Group G clash in Fortaleza… Read more »
June 20, 2014
Lesotho: Maseru Coalition Govt Under Threat
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Lesotho is in political turmoil after Parliament was prorogued and one of the members of its coalition government threatened to pull out. South Africa has responded by expressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Have Everything to Play for
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Nigeria can put memories of their disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran behind them if they get a victory against a very useful Bosnia-Herzegovina side in Cuiabá on Saturday. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Face Daunting Match-Up With Germany
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Ghana's hopes of reaching the second round of the World Cup depend on getting something out of a match-up with an in-form Germany. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorians Still in Running for World Cup
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Cote d'Ivoire's defeat at the hands of Colombia in Brasilia on Thursday was certainly disappointing for the African side, but by no means fatal to their second-round hopes. Read more »
June 19, 2014
Liberia: Taylor in Bid to Transfer to Rwandan Prison
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Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has launched a bid to serve his prison sentence for war crimes in Rwanda instead of Britain. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Gervinho Goal Not Enough for Cote d'Ivoire's Elephants
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Africa's poor 2014 World Cup continued as Cote d'Ivoire lost 2-1 to Colombia in their Group C clash in Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Indomitable Lions Put On a World Cup Horror Show
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African football has worked hard in the last few decades to try and break the stereotype of the continent's players being overly physical, ill-disciplined and tactically naive. Read more »
Africa: Ill-Disciplined Cameroon Out of World Cup
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Cameroon's hopes of reaching the second round at this year's World Cup in Brazil ended in disarray after a crushing 4-0 loss to Croatia at the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus on… Read more »
June 18, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivoirian Coach Plays Cards Close to Chest
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Cote d'Ivoire and Colombia both won their World Cup openers, which means a victory for either in their clash in Brasília on Thursday would result in almost certain… Read more »
Algeria: Silver Lining to Algeria's World Cup Cloud
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It may have ended in defeat, but there are positives to be taken by Algeria from their World Cup opener against Belgium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Read more »
June 17, 2014
Nigeria: Chevron Backing Partnerships to Promote Niger Delta Prosperity [guest column]
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Nigeria recently claimed the title of largest economy in Africa, with a gross domestic product of $510 billion - underscoring its tremendous economic potential and the opportunity… Read more »
Cameroon: It's Do or Die for Indomitable Lions [analysis]
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Cameroon's opening round loss to Mexico means they face a must-win clash against Croatia in Manaus on Wednesday - and they must do it without their star, Samuel Eto'o. Read more »
Algeria: Belgium Bounce Back to Beat Algeria
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Algeria let a second half lead slip to lose 2-1 to Belgium in their World Cup Group H opener in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Read more »
Ghana: Second World Cup Round Looks Long Way Off for Ghana
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As defender John Brooks rose unmarked to head home a dramatic winner for the United States over Ghana in Natal on Monday night, so too the sparkle in the Black Stars' World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Forwards Must Find Cutting Edge
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A lack of potency in front of goal was always going to be the Achilles heel for Nigeria at this World Cup and so it proved in their opener against Iran on Monday. Read more »
Ghana: Wasteful Ghana Beaten By USA
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The USA scored at the very start and the end of the game to take all three points as they recorded a 2-1 victory over Ghana in the opening match of their World Cup Group G campaign… Read more »
June 16, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Is a New Star Born for Cote d'Ivoire?
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Cote d'Ivoire's 2-1 victory over Japan in their World Cup opener in the early hours of Sunday morning African time was pleasing for much more than the crucial three points. Read more »
Nigeria: Fans Jeer Super Eagles at World Cup
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Nigeria's World Cup campaign got off to a timid start after they were held to a goalless draw by Group F minnows Iran at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba on Monday. Read more »
Algeria: No Excuses for Desert Foxes At World Cup
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Algeria have often flattered to deceive at finals tournaments, looking brilliant in the build-up but suffering from severe stage-fright when they get to the main event. They will… Read more »
South Africa: Radio Personality Eddie Zondi Dies
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Popular South African radio station Metro FM has confirmed that one of their most popular DJs, Eddie Zondi, died. Read more »
June 15, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Face Must-Win Contest With Minnows Iran
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African champions Nigeria begin their World Cup campaign against Group F minnows Iran in Curitiba on Monday, a match they will feel they have to win to make the second round in… Read more »