2018 Fifa World Cup

World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Mexico edge towards knockout round with 2-1 over South Korea
- Arsenal outcast Carlos Vela had put Germany's surprise conquerors ahead with a 26th-minute penalty and West Ham forward Hernandez sealed a second successive victory for Mexico in the 66th minute...
Javier Hernandez scored a milestone goal as Mexico marched towards the World Cup knockout stages with a 2-1 win over South Korea in Rostov-on-Don.
2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifier: Black Stars to play Comoros in World Cup qualifier on November 13
Ahmed Musa, a man on a mission in Russia
- His twin strikes had a liberating effect on the young Nigerian team, who looked like a totally different side with the confidence that his goals imbued. They will no doubt carry this belief in their own abilities into the match with Argentina ...
It was the end of June in Porto Alegre, when Lionel Messi bagged a brace in Argentina’s group match win at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. La Albiceleste won 3-2 against Nigeria, who still made it through to the Round of 16 despite that defeat. And both of the Super Eagles’ goals that day came from an attacker by the name of Ahmed Musa.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Ahmed Musa double fires Super Eagles up to second in Group D, helps Argentina out
- The Leicester forward, on loan at CSKA Moscow last season, struck a volleyed opener four minutes after the restart and further repaid boss Gernot Rohr's faith with a fine second 15 minutes from time.
Ahmed Musa scored twice on his return to the starting line-up as Nigeria kept their World Cup knockout hopes alive and dealt Iceland's chances a blow with a 2-0 win in Volgograd.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Australia earns crucial point against Denmark
- Jorgensen should have made it 2-0 midway through the half, but he headed wide from Henrik Dalsgaard's right-wing cross from close range.
Australia kept alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage after Mile Jedinak's penalty secured a first Group C point against Denmark in Samara on Thursday afternoon.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Coutinho scorcher not enough as Switzerland hold Brazil
- However, some suspect defending allowed Steven Zuber to nod home from a corner five minutes into the second half - and the goal survived a VAR review for an alleged push on Brazil defender Miranda.
Brazil made a stuttering start to their World Cup campaign as Switzerland dug in for a 1-1 draw in their Group E opener.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Ivan Perisic's late winner eliminates Iceland
- Needing only one more goal to progress after Argentina regained the lead against Nigeria, Iceland pressed for a winner but were caught out in injury time when Perisic...
Iceland's World Cup dream was ended by Ivan Perisic's late winner in a 2-1 defeat to Croatia, who themselves topped Group D.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Philippe Coutinho, Neymar seal dramatic late win for Brazil in tense encounter
- Cristian Gamboa gave Brazil an early fright with a scorching run down the left. His cross found Celso Borges but his effort from 12 yards out scuffed wide of the far post.
Philippe Coutinho saved Brazil in stoppage time after they struggled to break down Costa Rica, with Tite's side eventually winning 2-0.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard bag braces as Belgium beat up on Tunisia
- Dylan Bronn headed Tunisia back into the game (17) but Belgium always carried a huge threat in attack and Lukaku finished off a counter-attack to re-establish the two-goal cushion (45+3) with his fourth goal of the tournament.
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored twice as Belgium sent out a message about their World Cup credentials with a 5-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Serbia off to a perfect start as magical Mexico stuns Germany
- Hirving Lozano finished off a flowing counter-attack with a low close-range strike in the first half to put his team in command of Group F and settle a thriller at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Aleksandar Kolarov scored a spectacular free-kick to give Serbia a deserved victory in their opening World Cup Group E match against Costa Rica and Defending champions Germany saw their bid for a title repeat get off to a dreadful start with a stunning lone goal loss to Mexico in their Group F opening match, all on Sunday.
World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Toni Kroos' late winner rescues World Cup holders
- Then, right at the death, the 28-year-old, who has been involved in five goals in his last five World Cup games (three goals, two assists), produced a moment of sheer brilliance, scoring the latest goal by Germany in World Cup history (excluding extra-time) to keep his side's chances of back-to-back successes alive.
Germany breathed new life into their World Cup defence after Toni Kroos' dramatic injury time winner secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Sweden in Sochi.

“I admire the guy below” – David Ampofo

“I admire the guy below” – David Ampofo

“I admire the guy below” – David Ampofo

African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

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Man gives girlfriend mathematical formula to his ATM card

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File image: Nigeria 2019 Elections: Kingsley Moghalu announces candidacy for president

File image: Nigeria 2019 Elections: Kingsley Moghalu announces candidacy for president

Nigeria 2019 Elections: Kingsley Moghalu announces candidacy for president

Sound Public Policy in Ghana, Principles and Imperatives

Sound Public Policy in Ghana, Principles and Imperatives

Sound Public Policy in Ghana, Principles and Imperatives

Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom

Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom

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File image: Nigeria 2019 Elections: Kingsley Moghalu announces candidacy for president

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Javier Hernandez celebrates his milestone 50th goal for Mexico in his side’s 2-1 win over South Korea.

Javier Hernandez celebrates his milestone 50th goal for Mexico in his side’s 2-1 win over South Korea.

World Cup 2018, Group Stage: Mexico edge towards knockout round with 2-1 over South Korea

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

African Development Bank approves $40 million package for Angola’s Banco Millennium Atlântico to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

NneNne Iwuji-Eme describes herself as ‘the first black British female career diplomat’. She takes up the post of high commissioner to Mozambique in July. Photograph: The Foreign Office

NneNne Iwuji-Eme describes herself as ‘the first black British female career diplomat’. She takes up the post of high commissioner to Mozambique in July. Photograph: The Foreign Office

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Members of the Bolivarian National Guard loyal to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro run under a cloud of tear gas after being repelled with rifle fire by guards supporting Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in Caracas, April 30, 2019.

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