June 29, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
June 27, 2014
Ghana: Problems On and Off Pitch Hurt Black Stars
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah tried to put a brave face on his side’s exit from the World Cup, but there must be a feeling that they have let an excellent chance slip. Read more »
Africa: Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
June 25, 2014
Ghana: Ghana Bows Out After Defeat
Ghana's tumultuous World Cup was brought to an end following a 2-1 Group G loss to Portugal In Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »
June 26, 2014
Ghana: Senior Black Stars Players Asked to Leave Camp - Report
Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah has sacked Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari from the Ghana World Cup team camp, Ghanaian radio station Citi FM has reported. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Demand Cash Before Key Match
The Ghanaian government has sent a plane carrying U.S.$ 3 million cash following the Black Stars' alleged threat to boycott training, BBC Sport has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
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 »
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
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 »