June 22, 2014
Algeria: Upbeat Mood in Algerian Camp
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 »
Cameroon: 'We Can Do Better Against Brazil,' Says Coach
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
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 »
Ghana: Appiah Proud of Black Stars' Performance
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says it was his side's positive attitude that earned them an impressive point against Germany on Saturday, but admits the result is tinged with some… Read more »
Nigeria: Odemwingie Ends 16-Year Wait for Super Eagles
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
Ghana: Ghana, Germany Draw in Thrilling Clash
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
Nigeria: Super Eagles Have Everything to Play for
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
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
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
Cote d'Ivoire: Gervinho Goal Not Enough for Cote d'Ivoire's Elephants
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
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
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
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
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
Algeria: Belgium Bounce Back to Beat Algeria
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 »
Cameroon: It's Do or Die for Indomitable Lions
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 »
Ghana: Second World Cup Round Looks Long Way Off for Ghana
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
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
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
Nigeria: Fans Jeer Super Eagles at World Cup
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
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 »
Cote d'Ivoire: Is a New Star Born for Cote d'Ivoire?
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 »
June 15, 2014
Ghana: Experienced Black Stars Face Well-Led U.S. in World Cup
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 »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Face Must-Win Contest With Minnows Iran
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
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 »