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Enyeama, Nigeria’s safe pare of hands

Lionel Messi called Vincent Enyeama's performance against Argentina 'phenomenal'. Ahead of Nigeria's match against Greece, we profile the Super ... Eagles goalkeeper who plays his club football in Israel.

Uwamulekile e Ningizimu Africa!? Welcome to SA!

Discover the nation that is playing host to the world for the next month. ...

Tunisia 1978: a first African World Cup win

As part of our Saga Africa series, The Africa Report takes a look at memorable African moments from World Cup history. In 1978 Tunisia made ... history with their victory over Mexico.

A smooth ride for spectators ahead of crucial Day 6

Fewer visitors than expected has made getting to and from games at the World Cup easier than anticipated, says Gregory Mthembu-Salter but for ... the South African team, today's game is a must-win.

Egypt 1934: The first Africans at the second World Cup

World Cup victory has so far eluded African teams but they can claim credit for providing some of the tournament's most memorable moments — ... Bernard Marcout looks back on Egypt's exploits in 1934.

The Elephants take on Portugal in Group of Death

African hopefuls Cote d'Ivoire take to the field for the first time in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a match against Portugal that will in effect determine ... their chances of making the second round.

Trailer park camaraderie: a new way to watch the games

A certain breed of Johannesburg football fan is heading to the trailer park at the Goethe-Institut to enjoy a bit of camping, some culture ... and a couple World Cup matches

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?Joseph Blatter?: I haven’t completed ?my mission

The president of FIFA, whose revenues are expected to exceed $3.4bn during this World Cup cycle, describes his excitement ahead of the South ... African event and his hopes for the future of football – as well as his own – as he prepares to stand for a fourth term in office

Muti: The secret weapon

Anti-doping officials are on the look-out for juju magic as well as performance enhancing drugs ...

Cameroon 1990: The day of the Makossa

As part of our Saga Africa series, The Africa Report takes a look at memorable African moments from World Cup history. In Italia 1990 Roger ... Milla's Cameroon reached the quarter-finals.

Cameroon vs Japan – Development Scorecard

Japan has never lost a game of football against Cameroon. Ahead of their match today, we take a look at relations between the two economies. ... Japan has pledged to double its aid to Africa by 2012, and is helping to build an highway from Cameroon to Nigeria.

Black and white South Africans unite for Bafana

Football is bringing white and black South Africans together in the streets. But other African fans are hard to find, with only 10,000 travelling ... to the World Cup.

Algeria 1982: From laughter to tears

As part of our Saga Africa series, The Africa Report takes a look at memorable African moments from World Cup history. In 1982 Algeria beat Germany ... but the team was unjustly booted out of the competition.

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Ghana vs Serbia – Development Scorecard

Serbia used to be one of the biggest exporters of arms to Africa and is still one of the main sources for the continent's illicit arms trade ... according to a development scorecard of the relations between Ghana and Serbia.

Young blood puts Ghana as slight favourites

Ghana's opening match was the first win for Africa at the tournament. A trio of young players from the U20 World Cup winning-team has boosted ... the chances of the Black Stars.

Worrying about the football and not much else

Gregory Mthembu-Slater reports from Port Elizabeth, where the organisation and atmosphere at Nelson Mandela stadium were reassuringly 'world ... class'

80 years of World Cup history

From only 13 teams invited in 1930, to 193 countries at the qualifiers in 2002, to its first outing on African soil in 2010, The Africa Report ... traces the extraordinary history of the World Cup.

England dares to dream

England once again believes it can win the World Cup, says Nicholas Norbrook. ...

Big stakes for Nigeria in Argentina opener

The Eagles have been offered $1m if they can beat Argentina tonight in the opening match of Group B. Ponga Liwewe gives a head-to-head of the ... two teams.

Nigeria vs Argentina – Development Scorecard

There will be no love lost between Nigeria and Argentina on the pitch this afternoon. But the two developing economies are more co-operative ... when it comes to pushing for fairer global trade.

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