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 »
Cote d'Ivoire: Second Half Comeback Seals Cote d'Ivoire Win
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Two goals in as many second-half minutes saw Cote d'Ivoire come from behind to secure a precious 2-1 victory over Japan in their 2014 FIFA World Cup opener in Recife. Read more »
Ghana: Experienced Black Stars Face Well-Led U.S. in World Cup
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Ghana were the best-performing African side in the last two World Cup tournaments but this time round have been handed a horror draw that includes facing Germany and Portugal in… Read more »
June 14, 2014
Cameroon: Long Road Back for Indomitable Lions
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Cameroon's loss to Mexico in Natal on Friday night makes their qualification for the World Cup second round look a long shot. Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Faces a Tricky Japan
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Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation take a final shot at the World Cup and begin their campaign against plucky Asian side Japan in the early hours of Sunday morning for African… Read more »
June 13, 2014
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Faces a Tricky Japan
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Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation take a final shot at the World Cup and begin their campaign against plucky Asian side Japan in the early hours of Sunday morning for African… Read more »
Africa: Cameroon Loses to Mexico
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Cameroon's hopes of a positive start to their 2014 World Cup campaign ended in the pouring rain of Natal as Mexico claimed a 1-0 victory in a game not without its controversy. Read more »
June 12, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Opens Campaign with Clash Against Mexico
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June 10, 2014
Africa: Will Africa Reach World Cup's Final Four?
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Seven years after being awarded the rights to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil will get the tournament under way on Thursday when they tackle Croatia in a Group A clash in Sao… Read more »
