August 12, 2008
Africa: Top Soccer Teams Aim for Gold
African teams aimed high in the second round of Olympics soccer matches. Read more »
August 08, 2008
Africa: Athletes Will Go Faster, Higher, Stronger in Beijing
The 29th Olympic Games of modern times, now under way in China, give Africa's athletes a chance to surprise the world with their performances and achievements. Read more »
June 21, 2008
Africa: National Soccer Teams Look for Revenge
A great wind of revenge and score-settling is blowing across soccer fields this weekend as teams play return matches in the second round of the combined 2010 Cup of Nations and… Read more »
June 13, 2008
Africa: No Room For Error in Soccer Qualifiers
Many of the continent’s national soccer teams have no room for error as they enter this weekend’s round of combined qualifiers for the 2010 Cup of Nations and World Cup… Read more »
June 10, 2008
Africa: Soccer Fans See Comebacks, Surprises and Family Affairs
The last two weekends of qualifiers for the next African Cup of Nations and World Cup 2010 tournaments were characterized by a number of themes: a North African comeback, the… Read more »
June 02, 2008
Liberia: Soccer Fans Die at World Cup Match
At least eight people died of suffocation caused by overcrowding at the stadium where Liberia faced the Gambia in a soccer match Sunday, according to published news reports in… Read more »
May 30, 2008
Africa: Big or Small, Soccer Teams Race for World Cup
More than 40 soccer teams from across Africa this weekend join the race for one of the prize slots in the 2010 World Cup and in the African Cup of Nations finals. Read more »
May 29, 2008
Chad/Sudan: World Cup Qualifier Called Off
This weekend's soccer World Cup qualifying match between Chad and Sudan has been called off, news agencies are reporting. Read more »
Africa: Soccer Teams Compete for 2010 Places
Most of Africa's national soccer teams are heading for stadia around the continent this weekend, only four months after the Cup of Nations ended in Ghana with Egypt pocketing a… Read more »
February 11, 2008
Egypt/Cameroon: Pharaohs Make History With Sixth Win
Egypt's Pharaohs set a new continental record with a sixth African Cup of Nations victory against Cameroon on Sunday in Accra. Both teams ended the tournament with a beautiful… Read more »
February 08, 2008
Cameroon/Egypt: Lions Face Pharaohs in Soccer Final
The 2008 Cup of Nations final on Sunday will be played between Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Egypt’s Pharaohs. Read more »
February 07, 2008
Africa: High Stakes as Final Soccer Four Battle It Out
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament is building to a climax as the top four teams contest the semifinals on Thursday night to the delight of fans across Africa. Read more »
February 04, 2008
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Qualify for Semifinals
Ghana's Black Stars qualified for the semifinals in Accra on Sunday by defeating Nigeria's Super Eagles 2-1 despite having one player less than their rivals. Read more »
February 03, 2008
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Shoot Down Super Eagles in Thriller
Forty-four thousand Ghanaian soccer fans erupted in joy as the Black Stars came from behind to take the lead in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Nigeria in Accra on… Read more »
January 30, 2008
Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Fly High, Malians Out
Nigeria's Super Eagles move to the Cup of Nations' quarterfinals after beating Benin 2-0 on Tuesday night, along with Côte d'Ivoire, who defeated Mali 3-0. Read more »
January 28, 2008
Africa: Frontrunners Emerge in Group D
In Group D, Angola and Tunisia emerged as the clear frontrunners to qualify for the quarterfinals by defeating Senegal and South Africa respectively. Read more »
January 29, 2008
Morocco/Ghana: Hosts Eliminate Atlas Lions
Morocco's Atlas Lions were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament on Monday when they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Ghana. Read more »
January 27, 2008
Sudan/Egypt: Desert Hawks Not Strong Enough
Sudan lost 0-3 against Egypt on Saturday, despite tactical changes that sought to boost their defense with five players. Read more »
Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Restore Order
Cameroon's Indomitable Lions on Saturday displayed their conquering spirit with a 5-1 win against Zambia. Read more »
January 26, 2008
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Now a Scarecrow
Gone are the days when the mere evocation of the name of Nigeria’s national football team sent chills down the spines of potential adversaries. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Benin: Elephants Win First Ticket to Quarterfinals
Côte d'Ivoire's Elephants qualified for the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Friday by winning their second straight victory, against Benin, 4 goals to 1. Their… Read more »
January 25, 2008
Africa: Full Results of the 2008 Nations Cup
The full results of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ghana. Read more »
Ghana/Namibia: Black Stars Scrape Through, Guinea Stuns Morocco
Ghana took a step closer to the African Cup of Nations' quarterfinals Thursday by defeating Namibia's Brave Warriors 1-0. Earlier in the day Guinea stunned Morocco with a 3-2 win… Read more »
January 22, 2008
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Elephants Start in High Gear
Côte d'Ivoire's national team set off on its quest for the African Cup of Nations on Monday night with a well-deserved win against Nigeria's Super Eagles. Read more »
January 21, 2008
Ghana/Guinea: Akwaaba Ghana!
Hosts Ghana kicked off to a good start on Sunday by upsetting Guinea in the opening match of the 2008 MTN African Cup of Nations. Read more »