June 17, 2018
Africa: Africa Still Searching for Redemption At World Cup 2018
After Egypt and and Morocco, the Super Eagles were next to succumb to the fiery prowess of their opponents Croatia, in a group aptly referred to as the Group of Death. Read more »
June 15, 2018
Africa: Rough Road Ahead for Atlas Lions After Own Goal
The Atlas Lions of Morocco began their World Cup campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday. Read more »
Egypt: Heartbreak for Egypt as Uruguay Scores Dramatic Late Winner
Has Egypt just played so well just for Uruguay to snatch victory in the last minute? Football can be cruel indeed. Read more »
Africa: Gosh, Hope That Middle Finger Wasn't for Putin?!
Here I am, at allAfrica's newsroom in Cape Town, glued to the TV screen in anticipation of the exciting opening of the world's most popular sporting event we're accustomed to.… Read more »
June 13, 2018
Africa: Morocco's World Cup Dreams Shattered as U.S., Canada, Mexico Win 2026 Bid
Morocco's bid to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup were dashed after the north African nation only received 33% of the vote while the joint bid from the U.S., Canada and Mexico received… Read more »
June 04, 2018
Africa: First African Trio to Officiate in World Cup Jet to Moscow
Senegalese trio Malang Diédhiou, Djibril Camara and El Hadj Malick Samba selected to officiate at the upcoming World Cup left Dakar for Moscow on Saturday. They will be the… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Announces Squad for World Cup 2018
According to Fifa, Egypt became the second team from Africa to book their place in Russia, topping Group E with a game to spare, to make their first appearance at the tournament… Read more »
Africa: Injured Salah Makes It to Egypt World Cup Team
Egypt has named Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah in their World Cup 2018 squad despite the fact that he's recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at the Champions League… Read more »
May 25, 2018
Senegal: Red Carpet Treatment - Sadio Mané Buys Liverpool F.C. Shirts for His Village
Liverpool forward Sadio Mané has donated 300 club jerseys to his home village of Bambali in preparation for the approaching Champions League final against Real Madrid,… Read more »
July 01, 2014
Nigeria: 'Very Talented' Super Eagles Full of Promise
Nigeria showed against France on Monday that they are a side full of promise but far from the finished article. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Prepare for Life after Coach Halilhodzic
Algeria have much to be proud of at the World Cup in Brazil, but now must ponder an uncertain future without coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Accused of World Cup Match-Fixing
Cameroon's football federation will investigate allegations of match-fixing by seven of their players at the World Cup in Brazil, Reuters has reported. Read more »
Algeria: Germany End Africa's World Cup Dream
Algeria fought hard but were found wanting in extra-time as they lost 2-0 to Germany to see Africa's last entrant tumble out of the World Cup in Porto Alegre. Read more »
June 30, 2014
Nigeria: Unlucky Nigeria Ousted By France
Gutsy Nigeria put in a brave performance but were beaten 2-0 by France in their World Cup second round clash in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
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 »
Algeria: Fighting Algeria Readies for World Cup Clash With Germany
Algeria's history with Germany is bittersweet as they prepare to meet in the second round of the World Cup in Porto Alegre 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 »
Algeria: Draw for Algeria Makes African World Cup History
Algeria ensured Africa has two teams in the second round of the World Cup for the first time in history after they held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Curitiba on Thursday. 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 »