With two thrilling goals Obafemi Martins utilized his left foot effectively to take Nigeria to the 2010 World Cup billed to hold in South Africa. Nigeria turned on a late show to beat Kenya3-1 and secured a World Cup berth while Tunisia lost by a lone goal to Mozambique in the other match in the Group B. (more…)
Archive for November 14th, 2009
New Zealand Make another World Cup History
November 14th, 2009 by Editor
A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand’s ticket to next year’s World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0 here on Saturday. (more…)
Africa’s 90 Minutes War
November 14th, 2009 by Editor
Analysis By Our Soccer expert, Sammy Etuk jr.
Africa will face interesting football hostilities today as the qualifying matches for both the World Cup and the African Nations Cup come to a close with alluring fixtures across the continent. The only snag which evokes violence was Friday’s ugly scene in Cairo, Egypt. (more…)