Nigeria, S Africa leave it late in World Cup games

Nigeria and South Africa both left it late on Sunday to salvage points at the start of their bids to qualify for the World Cup on a day that emphasised the increasing vagaries of the qualifying......

African Nations Cup: Keita leads Mali to semis

Seydou Keita has emerged as the undisputed leader of an exciting young Mali side six months after returning from a 20-month hiatus from the international game. The 32-year-old Barcelona midfielder......

African Nations Cup: Gabon stun Cameroon

World Cup-bound teams continued their miserable start to the African Nations Cup on Wednesday with Cameroon suffering an embarrassing 1-0 defeat by neighbours Gabon in their Group D opener. None of......

France and Brazil evoke magical Cup memories

From damage inflicted by a 17-year-old named Pele to a masterful performance by Zinedine Zidane on the greatest night of their lives, France fans have vivid memories of World Cup clashes with......

Euro Test

A quiz for all you football fansTo know whether you are a football buff or a bluff, just click on the options. Enjoy! 1. Which team did Germany beat in the final to clinch the European Championship......