Tag: world cup
Late Portugal goal denies US shock win
Portugal snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time to force a 2-2 draw with the United States and keep…
Belgium beat Russia to secure 2nd round place
A late goal from Divock Origi fired Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup here Sunday with a…
World Cup: Glo hails Eagles’ triumph over Bosnia
Sponsor of the Nigerian national teams, Globacom, has congratulated the Super Eagles for recording an important win against Bosnia and…
Referee got it wrong, says Dzeko
Bosnia-Herzegovina were sent packing from the World Cup on Saturday, and striker Edin Dzeko laid the blame for their first…
Osaze, Nigeria’s prodigal son basks in glory
Nigeria had returning Osaze Odemwingie to thank for delivering them their first World Cup win since 1998 and lifting them…
Nigeria must break World Cup jinx – Izilein
A former Golden Eaglets’ coach, Godwin Izilein, says the Super Eagles must not rest on their oars until they break…
Nigeria sends Bosnia out of the World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s maiden appearance at a World Cup finals ended in disappointment as Peter Odemwingie’s goal condemned them to a 1-0…
Nigerian journalists in Boko Haram T-shirt protest
Nigerian journalists covering their country’s World Cup match with Bosnia on Saturday wore t-shirts protesting the Boko Haram Muslim militant…
Germany comeback to draw brilliant Ghana
Miroslav Klose equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s record of 15 World Cup goals with the equaliser for Germany in their 2-2…
Klose equals Ronaldo’s scoring record
Miroslav Klose equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 15 when he scored a minute after coming…
Messi’s superb strike breaks Iranian resilience
A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina’s blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the…
Hurting England must restore pride, says Rooney
England striker Wayne Rooney said on Saturday that his side were “hurting” after their early World Cup elimination and urged…
Valencia double gives Ecuador new life
Ecuador moved into second place in World Cup Group E as two goals from Enner Valencia handed them a 2-1…
Costa Rica through after beating Italy
Minnows Costa Rica reached the second round of the World Cup finals as Bryan Ruiz’s header saw them to a…
Kenya urges fans to watch World Cup at home after attacks
The Kenyan government on Friday urged people to watch World Cup matches at home rather than in public places, less…