July 01, 2010
Cote d'Ivoire: The Coach - Sven-Goran Eriksson
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After a disappointing quarterfinal finish in Angola sealed the fate of head coach Vahid Halilhodzic, the reins were handed to the former England coach. Read more »
June 30, 2010
Nigeria: The Coach - Lars Lagerback
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The Super Eagles' third place at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations saw the hasty replacement of head coach Shaibu Amodu by Sweden's former head coach, Lars Lagerback. Read more »
Algeria: The Road to South Africa
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The Desert Foxes finished in the first round of their qualifying group matches one point ahead of Gambia, Senegal and Liberia, before facing off in the second round against their… Read more »
Algeria: The Coach
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"Cheik" (the Elder, the Wise or the Master) Rabah Saadane is an Algerian soccer veteran; he was part of the coaching team in 1982 when Algeria disputed the "Anschluss" collusion… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's Road to South Africa
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Led by veterans Geremi Njitap, Rigobert Song and goalkeeper Idriss Carlos Kameni, the Lions conceded just two goals in final round contests. Read more »
Cameroon: The Coach - Paul Le Guen
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The 45-year-old Frenchman took over from German veteran Otto Pfister after the Indomitable Lions stumbled in the second round of their qualifiers. Apart from Lyon, Le Guen had… Read more »
June 29, 2010
Egypt: Oil Spill Devastates Resort Coast
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A devastating oil spill in the Red Sea has polluted beaches along the Egyptian resort coast known as “British Hurghada”. Environmentalists report that… Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Can Roar Again [analysis]
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The exit of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions from the World Cup without a single point is one that the players and their supporters will want to forget quickly. Read more »
Africa: We Can Celebrate World Cup Performance, Says Writer
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Africa has more to celebrate than to regret about the performance of her players in the 2010 World Cup, says a commentator with 30 years' experience of writing about football and… Read more »
June 27, 2010
Ghana: Coach Praises Black Stars' Fighting Spirit
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A willingness to compete and a fighting spirit are the two major factors that have propelled Ghana to the World Cup quarter-finals, says coach Milovan Rajevac, praising his players… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Carry Africa's Hopes
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Ghana became only the third African side in World Cup history to reach the quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra time win over the United States at the Royal Bafokeng Sports… Read more »
June 26, 2010
Africa: Undercover for Change
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Through his undercover investigations, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has exposed human trafficking rings, corruption in Ghana's customs offices and child prostitution. U.S. President Barack… Read more »
Ghana: 'We Have the Quality to Beat U.S.' - Top Black Star
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Ghana carry Africa's flag into their 2010 FIFA World Cup Last 16 clash with the United States in Rustenburg on Saturday, hopeful of reaching the quarter-finals for the first time… Read more »
June 25, 2010
Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Dominate Play In Final World Cup Game
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Cote d'Ivoire had 27 shots on goal in their victory over North Korea in Nelspruit on Friday, but even if they had buried them all they would not have qualified for the second round… Read more »
Guinea: Election Gives Signs of Hope
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At a moment when the tide of global democracy is seemingly in reverse, it is heartening to note the enthusiasm with which many voters in Africa are participating in campaigns,… Read more »
June 24, 2010
Cameroon: Brave Lions Suffer Third World Cup Defeat
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Cameroon's disastrous 2010 FIFA World Cup ended on Thursday with a third successive defeat, this time at the hands of Group E winners Netherlands at the Cape Town Stadium. Read more »
Ghana: Africa's Soccer Hopes Appeal for Support Against U.S.
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Better finishing and Ghana might have secured a famous scalp against Germany, but coach Milovan Rajevac will still consider it "job done" after his side squeezed into the Last 16… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Need 'Miracle' to Stay in World Cup
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Cote d'Ivoire have admitted they need a "miracle" if they are to escape Group G and join Ghana in the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and so will be calling on divine… Read more »
Africa: Seven Nations Named in Top Ten 'Failed States'
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Seven of the world's top 10 "failed states" are in Africa, according to a study published in the United States. Read more »
Algeria: Soccer Coach 'Satisfied' Despite Exiting World Cup
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Algeria’s inability to find the back of the net at the World Cup means they are headed home after the first round but they did play a significant part in the one of the most… Read more »
June 23, 2010
Ghana: Black Stars Take Africa's Hopes to Last 16 of World Cup
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Ghana lost 1-0 to Germany at Soccer City in their Group D clash at Soccer City on Wednesday, but still became the first, and probably the last, African side into the second round… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Face Herculean Task in World Cup
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Cote d'Ivoire's 3-1 loss to Brazil at Soccer City on Sunday, coupled with a 7-0 victory for Portugal over North Korea the following day, has handed The Elephants a herculean task… Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Play for Pride
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There is nothing but pride to play for in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group E match between Cameroon and Netherlands in Cape Town on Thursday, but the Indomitable Lions would love to… Read more »
Algeria: Desert Foxes Exit World Cup in Dramatic Finish
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Algeria exited the World Cup in Pretoria on Wednesday but almost took a major scalp with them, conceding in stoppage time at the end of their match against the United States to go… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Undone by Their Defence
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South Africa recorded a first ever win over a major football playing nation to restore some pride but are still out of the World Cup despite beating the might of France. Read more »
