April 11, 2001
South Africa: Government Orders Full Enquiry Into Soccer Tragedy
The South African government and soccer chiefs have ordered a full judicial enquiry to investigate and establish how and why 43 people were killed in a stampede at a football match… Read more »
South Africa: Dozens Crushed, Killed in Johannesburg Soccer Stadium
Up to fifty people were crushed to death in a stampede Wednesday night, at a major national league soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Dozens, including women… Read more »
January 31, 2001
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Clubs Ordered To Play Behind Closed Doors
The Zimbabwe Football Association has ordered three top clubs to play their first matches of the 2001 season in empty stadiums, following violent clashes that marred their games… Read more »
Mali: Mali Stumble As Africa Recovers In Meridian Cup
Mali have suffered another heavy defeat at the Under-17 Meridian Cup in Bari, as African teams revive from their nightmarish start against their European counterparts. Read more »
December 17, 2000
Ghana/Tunisia: Hearts Win Hearts And Minds In Accra
Despite trouble in the stadium, there are no broken hearts in Ghana this Sunday and the mood in the Accra is euphoric as fans of Hearts of Oak celebrate triumph over Esperance of… Read more »
September 30, 2000
Cameroon: Gold For Cameroon!
In a thrilling climax to the Olympic soccer competition, Cameroon's young Lions won the gold medal in Sydney on Saturday when they came back from a 0-2 deficit at the end of the… Read more »
September 26, 2000
Cameroon: Cameroon Plays Spain In Olympic Soccer Final
Cameroon will play Spain for the Olympic soccer final after defeating Chile 2-1 in Melbourne on Tuesday. Read more »
September 23, 2000
Africa: Cameroon Knock Out Brazil, Nigeria Go Down To Chile
Cameroon are in the Olympics soccer semi-finals, while defending champions Nigeria have been knocked out of the tournament. Read more »
September 19, 2000
Nigeria/Cameroon: Two Draws In Crucial Games
Nigeria and Cameroon held their European opponents to 1-1 draws in key qualifying Olympics football games on September 19. Read more »
September 16, 2000
Nigeria/Cameroon: Eagles Eliminate Aussies In Big Win; Cameroon Draws
Nigeria's Golden Eagles boosted Africa's hopes on Saturday when they powered to a 3-2 win against hosts Australia, while Cameroon drew 1-1 with the United States. Read more »
July 06, 2000
South Africa: South Africa's World Cup Dreams Dashed
South Africans are heart-broken, disappointed and angry about losing the 2006 Soccer World Cup bid to Germany. They are learning that the politics of soccer can be cut-throat. Read more »