June 29, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
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Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
Algeria: Fighting Algeria Readies for World Cup Clash With Germany
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Algeria's history with Germany is bittersweet as they prepare to meet in the second round of the World Cup in Porto Alegre on Monday. Read more »
June 27, 2014
Africa: Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage [analysis]
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The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
Ghana: Problems On and Off Pitch Hurt Black Stars
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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah tried to put a brave face on his side’s exit from the World Cup, but there must be a feeling that they have let an excellent chance slip. Read more »
Algeria: Draw for Algeria Makes African World Cup History
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Algeria ensured Africa has two teams in the second round of the World Cup for the first time in history after they held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
June 26, 2014
Africa: Four Reasons Skilled Workers Leave - and How to Keep Them [guest column]
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Flexible immigration procedures are essential for skilled workers to move easily between countries and businesses. However, all around the world, there's a certain tension between… Read more »
Ghana: Senior Black Stars Players Asked to Leave Camp - Report
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Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah has sacked Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari from the Ghana World Cup team camp, Ghanaian radio station Citi FM has reported. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Demand Cash Before Key Match
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The Ghanaian government has sent a plane carrying U.S.$ 3 million cash following the Black Stars' alleged threat to boycott training, BBC Sport has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
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Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
June 25, 2014
Ghana: Ghana Bows Out After Defeat
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Ghana's tumultuous World Cup was brought to an end following a 2-1 Group G loss to Portugal In Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Advances to Second Round Despite Loss
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Nigeria lost a five-goal thriller to Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday but still advance to the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Must Win or Head Home
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Both Ghana and Portugal must go for the win if they are to have any chance of reaching the second round of the World Cup when the teams meet in Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »
Algeria: Desert Foxes Stand On Verge of World Cup History
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Algeria stand on the brink of a first-ever qualification for the World Cup second round but must first avoid defeat against Russia in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Coach to Leave After 'Cruel' Loss
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Sabri Lamouchi admits his time with Cote d'Ivoire is up after the side were bundled out of the World Cup on Tuesday night with a late defeat to Greece. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Out After Late Drama in Fortaleza
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Cote d'Ivoire missed a chance of making history in the cruelest of fashions when a controversial late penalty for Greece sealed a 2-1 victory for the European side in Fortaleza on… Read more »
June 24, 2014
Africa: Algeria Win Helps Turn Africa's World Cup Fortunes
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After a poor start, Africa's 2014 World Cup is starting to look like it has the potential to be the continent's best ever, a perception nailed home by Algeria's stunning 4-2 Group… Read more »
Sudan: Woman Freed from Death Row Re-Arrested - Report
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A Sudanese woman freed from death row has been arrested with her family at Khartoum airport, the BBC has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Star-Studded Argentina
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Nigeria have one foot in the second round of the World Cup but face their toughest test yet in the form of star-studded Argentina. Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions End With a Whimper
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Cameroon coach Volker Finke believes their first half performance against Brazil on Monday was the best of their World Cup, but adds they lacked the quality to contain the host… Read more »
South Africa: Art is a Way of Life - Kim Mobey
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South African Kim Mobey is a modern figurative artist. Read more »
June 23, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Blitzed By Slick Brazil
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Cameroon's calamitous World Cup came to an end with a third straight defeat as they lost 4-1 to hosts Brazil in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Prepare to Face Greece
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The moment has arrived for Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation to prove their worth as they prepare to face Greece in their final Group C game at the World Cup on Tuesday. Read more »
June 22, 2014
Algeria: Algeria Stun South Korea With Historic Win
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Algeria became the first African nation to net four goals in a World Cup finals match as they defeated hapless South Korea 4-2 in their World Cup Group H clash in Porto Alegre on… Read more »
Cameroon: 'We Can Do Better Against Brazil,' Says Coach
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Cameroon will be desperate to end their 2014 World Cup on a high when they play hosts Brazil in their final Group A clash, with the host nation not yet certain of a passage into… Read more »
Nigeria: Coach Hails Nigeria's Fighting Spirit After World Cup Win [analysis]
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Nigeria have put one foot in the second round of the World Cup following their 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, and coach Stephen Keshi says he never felt a place… Read more »