Did the Super Eagles of Nigeria go to the World Cup in search of glory or to make sure other countries set World Cup records? That is the question many might be asking after the West Africans were eliminated from the competition after a 2-2 draw with South Korea on Tuesday. The Nigerians went into [...]

“When a dying man cries, it is not because of where he is going which he knows nothing about, but because of what he wishes he would have done in the world he is leaving behind.” It is a cry being heard from Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ nest after their ignominious exit from the World Cup [...]

Photo courtesy of * Getty Images.* South African National team- Bafana Bafana winning game of 2-1 against France at Bloemfontein was a final bow at this year’s World Cup tournament. It has been thus far the green and yellow boy’s played a winning 12 games prior to the tournament. Last night Mangaung stadium Bloemfonetin seats [...]

South African local organising committee has managed to deliver a World Class tournament on time. Today June 16 FIFA announces the Committee of the City of São Paulo did not deliver to the Local Organizing Committee of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (LOC) the financial guarantees for the approved project presented in relation to the [...]

The UN (United Nations) on June 8 hosted Sport for Peace Gala night prior to World Cup kick off-attended by President Jacob Zuma of the Republic of South Africa; The Secretary General of the UN Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation-Achmat Dangor; The President of Russia; President and CEO of Hyundai Motor [...]

By Sanday Chongo Kabange Ghana’s spectacular victory against Serbia sent a passion of excitement across Africa as millions watched the Black Stars win their opening match and Africa’s first victory. Ghana’s Black Stars are among six African countries representing the continent at the ongoing 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted on the African turf for the [...]

All eyes were on the Soweto’s historic Orlando stadium yesterday, where a huge international musical concert, geared towards the commencement of 2010 world cup was a boom. The musical artists and celebrities, dozens of them, both from within and outside the African continent all registered their wonderful messages, wrapped in music and short commentaries. The [...]

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in recognition of the contributions made by the tournament’s host cities. Blatter was accompanied by FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairperson Irvin Khoza and LOC CEO Danny Jordaan. Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet [...]

South African police do not know of any terrorism threats to the World Cup, police commissioner General Bheki Cele said on Thursday. “There is no threat that we have discovered. We are ready to protect our visitors,” he said. Cele was addressing journalists at King Shaka International Airport during an event to display police capabilities [...]

It’s ridiculous to be asked to pay R599 for an official replica Bafana Bafana shirt: and that’s the word from the workers who make it. “From a factory price of about R100, R150 and the final product in the retail stores being sold for R599, we think that’s a disservice to South Africans,” SA Clothing [...]