2010 World Cup

South Africa’s preparation to host the games on African soil for the first time but also individual African countries’ determination to take part in the historic event. Five African countries – Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa and Ghana – are selected to join twenty seven teams from around the world to battle it out on the football pitch for the gold trophy. One by one, the African teams are eliminated, but Africans will not be bogged down as they rally behind their compatriots on the wings of the vuvuzela, a far cry from the near diplomatic row between Algeria and Egypt during the qualifiers. Ghana are the last team to leave but not before African unity becomes reality…

Football: Who is Africa’s best Goalkeeper?

Football: Who is Africa’s best Goalkeeper?

Who is the best among equals? The glorious times of the Songo'os, Zakis and Rufais are over. The elders have successfully passed on the...
World Cup 2010: Ghana to petition FIFA on ‘declaration of goal’

World Cup 2010: Ghana to petition FIFA on ‘declaration of goal’

After their elimination from the 2010 World Cup at the quarter final level due to a deliberately stopped goal by a Uruguay striker, Luis...
“Impressive arrival ceremony” as Black Stars set to return

“Impressive arrival ceremony” as Black Stars set to return

The first African World Cup was largely disappointing to the local football fans. One team was a gleam of hope in a dark night...
Uruguay broke the heart of a whole continent

Uruguay broke the heart of a whole continent

The world press couldn’t understand how Ghana went out. “What went wrong at the world cup?,” asked Allafrica.com and even the British Daily Telegraph...
Uruguay end Ghana dream

Uruguay end Ghana dream

Third times's the charm? Not in football as Uruguay break Ghanaian hearts in penalty shoot-out, ending Africa's hopes of a home victory. Once more...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ two year suspension could be pure bluff

Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ two year suspension could be pure bluff

Third in Angola for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria will not be able to better this result. After a largely disappointing World...
Abedi Pelé believes in Ghana

Abedi Pelé believes in Ghana

At 48, Abedi Pelé remains one of the legends of African football. The former Black Star believes Ghana must seize the opportunity and become...
Ghana make history

Ghana make history

Ghana have become only the third African team to reach the quarter finals of the World Cup. After 90 tense minutes, Asamoah Gyan scored...
Ghana-USA Rustenburg encounter will be close

Ghana-USA Rustenburg encounter will be close

The Black Stars of Ghana go into battle with United States of America in a repeat of their group stage clash at the 2006...
Côte d’Ivoire thrash North Korea and quit

Côte d’Ivoire thrash North Korea and quit

The Elephants from Côte d'Ivoire have saved their honour. Facing an overwhelmed North Korean team, Sven Goran Eriksson's boys only scored 3 goals. And...
Mensah: “We will do our best for Ghana and for Africa”

Mensah: “We will do our best for Ghana and for Africa”

Ghana remains the last African team in the World Cup. For John Mensah, Lyon's defender on loan to Sunderland, the Black Stars can count...
Foreign coaches head home after World Cup

Foreign coaches head home after World Cup

Carlos Alberto Parreira, Sven Goran Eriksson, Paul Le Guen, Lars Lagerback... Foreign coaches plying their trade in Africa with little success. Ghana is the...
Exit for Cameroon as Lions fail to roar

Exit for Cameroon as Lions fail to roar

Nine points for the Netherlands, none for Cameroon. The so called Indomitable Lions head home empty handed after a disappointing run. Paul Le Guen...
Ghana wave African flag

Ghana wave African flag

Germany set up a last 16 showdown with England courtesy of a 1-0 win over Ghana at Soccer City, with the Black Stars also...
Algeria fall short of american dream

Algeria fall short of american dream

Brave Algerian fails to find the back of the net as a late goal from Landon Donovan pulls the US into the final 16....
Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to fly to final 16

Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to fly to final 16

In a decisive game versus South Korea, Nigeria failed to make the difference. Nigeria have only themselves to blame. The Super Eagles had their...
France crash out of World Cup

France crash out of World Cup

After a chaotic week-end, France want to set their minds on the pitch. Unfortunately for Les Bleus, it was not too be after a...
Brazil raise the bar against Ivory Coast

Brazil raise the bar against Ivory Coast

Top notch work from the Brazilians as they flew past a disappointing Ivory Coast (3-1). A deserved win for the Samba boys who booked...
Cameroon go home

Cameroon go home

With both sides desperate for a win to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages, this Cameroon-Denmark turned out to be one of...
Ghana stumble to 10-man Australia

Ghana stumble to 10-man Australia

Ghana will be disappointed as they drew 1-1 with 10-man Australia after forward Harry Kewell was dismissed for handling on the line. The Black...
World Cup: “Australia will fight” warns Ghana coach

World Cup: “Australia will fight” warns Ghana coach

The Black Stars of Ghana could be regarded as Africa’s World Cup hopefuls after being the only team from the continent to post a...
Algeria hold England to goalless draw

Algeria hold England to goalless draw

Fabio Capello's men looked short on ideas and creativity as their South African horror show continued in Cape Town. For Algeria, it's all good...
Seeing Africa with different eyes

Seeing Africa with different eyes

As I prepare to travel to South Africa to attend the 19th FIFA World Cup event, I am reminded of the incomparable power of...
So unfair for Nigeria!

So unfair for Nigeria!

Nigeria stumbled against a terrible Greek team. It was all good as the Super Eagles were off to a flying start but a red...
Sorry Bafana still have hopes

Sorry Bafana still have hopes

Heroic versus Mexico (1-1), sent off against Uruguay (3-0), South African keeper Khune has had an interesting World Cup so far. He hopes it...
Forlan ruins South African chances

Forlan ruins South African chances

It was make or break for South Africa as they crossed swords with Uruguay. But the Bafana Bafana were no match for an incredibly...
It’s make or break for South Africa

It’s make or break for South Africa

Can the Bafana Bafana reach for the stars on their home turf? 34 years after the Soweto uprising, Carlos Alberto Parreira and his boys...
Ivory Coast off to a slow start

Ivory Coast off to a slow start

Ivory Coast and Portugal locked horns this Tuesday in what was already the final of this group G. With Brazil firm favourites, both squads...
Strikes rock World Cup

Strikes rock World Cup

Stewards, police officers, bus drivers and various World Cup workers are on strike, overshadowing the football event, leaving fans and officials stranded. The reason?...
Japan tames Cameroon

Japan tames Cameroon

Asian giants Japan have shocked African big guns Cameroon in the second game in Group E. The Indomitable Lions seem to be in control...