June 25, 2014
Africa: Nigeria Advances to Second Round Despite Loss
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Star-Studded Argentina
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
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 »
June 23, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Blitzed By Slick Brazil
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
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
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 »
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 »