The Irish Times

African nations left to lick their collective wounds

Weakness of domestic game on the continent still a major barrier to real progress at international level

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 10:00

Emmet Malone in Brasilia hears the Nigerian manager decline to let his goalkeeper off the hook

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 23:15

Nigerians strong in defence but a first quarter-final appearance seems unlikely

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 06:00

Defender Elderson Echiejil injured in game against Greece

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 16:43

They first qualified for the World Cup finals in 1994, and made a heckuva an impact

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 18:06

Lionel Messi still favourite to claim fifth successive Ballon D’Or

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 12:14