US squeeze through with late goal vs Algeria

The United States scored a last-gasp winner to beat Algeria and go through to the last 16 of the World Cup after a pulsating and even match in which both sides created a host of chances. Landon......

Algeria switch captains for Slovenia clash

Algeria's coach Rabah Saadane has dropped his team captain for the opening World Cup clash with Slovenia on Sunday after a build-up marred by poor results, injuries and reports of dressing room......

African Nations Cup: Egypt to meet Ghana in final

Egypt and Ghana have advanced to the African Nations Cup final, maintaining their records as the tournament's most successful teams. They will both play in a final for an eighth time when they......

Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals

Hosts Angola and Algeria qualified for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after playing out a goalless draw in their final Group A match on Monday. Angola top the standings with five points and......

Nigeria emerge as pretenders to throne

Cameroon's four-year reign as holders of the African Nations Cup came to an end on Sunday while Nigeria established themselves as prime pretenders to the throne.Nigeria beat the champions 2-1 in an......