News for 'Africa Group of Nations'

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ban results from a penalty Lamptey awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.

World Cup qualifiers: Ethiopia knock out South Africa

World Cup qualifiers: Ethiopia knock out South Africa

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Ethiopia ended the hopes of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa from making next year's finals in Brazil after a dramatic round of African group stage qualifying matches on Sunday.

Bumrah injury: Coach Dravid 'hoping for the best'

Bumrah injury: Coach Dravid 'hoping for the best'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'As of now, he has been officially ruled out of this T20 series of South Africa for these two games. He has gone to the NCA and we are waiting for the official confirmation on the next steps.'

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

Windies head coach Simmons steps down after T20 World Cup exit

Windies head coach Simmons steps down after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Twice champions West Indies suffered a surprise elimination by Ireland with a nine-wicket thrashing in Hobart on Friday, ending bottom of Group B with two points.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

Diageo to buy half of Mallya's South Africa beer biz

Diageo to buy half of Mallya's South Africa beer biz

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Acquires 50 per cent stake for $36 million in United National Breweries.

Gandhi's great-granddaughter faces fraud charges in South Africa

Gandhi's great-granddaughter faces fraud charges in South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Self-employed Ramgobin is alleged to have defrauded two local businessmen of more than 11 million South African Rand (Rs 5.38 crore) by claiming that she had secured a tender to import bedding from India for the private hospital group Netcare.

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that state-to-state interactions should be in line with the trend of the time which is peace and development rather than exclusivity.

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen

BRICS not a competitor to developed nations: China

BRICS not a competitor to developed nations: China

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - are not a competitor to the developed countries, China said on Monday ahead of the grouping's next summit in the country in April.

Storm threat to big Bangladesh v South Africa game

Storm threat to big Bangladesh v South Africa game

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Local forecasters predicted rain and thunderstorms in the capital on Saturday when Bangladesh met South Africa in their must-win World Cup Group B match at Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Nations Cup: Joy for SA, Cape Verde after late drama

Nations Cup: Joy for SA, Cape Verde after late drama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

A night of unrelenting emotion ended in joy for South Africa and Cape VerdeIslands and sorrow for Morocco and Angola as the four Group A teams served up an African Nations Cup treat on Sunday.

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

Six captains in eight months wasn't planned: Dravid

Six captains in eight months wasn't planned: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Dravid took over, India have had Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya as national captains

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Can Morocco or Croatia carry on their fairytale run?

Can Morocco or Croatia carry on their fairytale run?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

In the 21 editions of the World Cup over 92 years featuring 79 nations, there have still been only eight winners and only 13 have made it to the final. Spain were the last to join the elite group of champions in 2010 after France in 1998 and Argentina in 1978.

Nigeria, S Africa leave it late in World Cup games

Nigeria, S Africa leave it late in World Cup games

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Nigeria and South Africa both left it late on Sunday to salvage points at the start of their bids to qualify for the World Cup on a day that emphasised the increasing vagaries of the qualifying competition on the African continent.

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah was recalled to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup along with fellow pace bowler Harshal Patel, but spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the tournament because of injury.

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'

One job French president Macron won't touch: national soccer coach

One job French president Macron won't touch: national soccer coach

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The presidential visit to Clairefontaine ahead of a World Cup has become a ritual for French leaders ever since Jacques Chirac visited the squad in the run-up to the 1998 tournament.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have no regrets

FIFA WC: Tunisia have no regrets

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"It wasn't easy to collect these four points, only one of the games we played was not on the expected level and that was when we played versus Australia."

African Nations Cup: Gabon stun Cameroon

African Nations Cup: Gabon stun Cameroon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

World Cup-bound teams continued their miserable start to the African Nations Cup on Wednesday with Cameroon suffering an embarrassing 1-0 defeat by neighbours Gabon in their Group D opener.

SA national anthem cut short before match

SA national anthem cut short before match

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

In an embarrassing goof-up, the recording of South Africa's national anthem stopped midway during the pre-match ceremony of their World Cup opener against the West Indies in Delhi on Thursday, leading to a red-faced ICC apologising to the Proteas team management.

Mistry to meet Tata group CEOs on July 29

Mistry to meet Tata group CEOs on July 29

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The idea is to align the HR policies and work culture with changing times'.

Me and coach's daughter? No pressure, says Spain's Torres

Me and coach's daughter? No pressure, says Spain's Torres

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'We know how to differentiate between when it's family and when we are manager and player'

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'...because when the flag goes higher, and the National Anthem is played, that's the best feeling you have.'

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Even as the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries remains hostile, there is growing coordination between India and Pakistan on one multilateral forum - the World Trade Organization (WTO). Both countries have made two joint submissions at the WTO as co-sponsors in the past two months. In June, Pakistan joined India, Cuba, and 44 African countries, seeking sufficient flexibility in intellectual property rights for developing countries to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Egypt whip Cameroon in African Nations Cup

Egypt whip Cameroon in African Nations Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Defending champions Egypt beat Cameroon 4-2 while Zambia had a one-sided 3-0 triumph over Sudan in Group C's opening encounters of the African Nations Cup.

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who arrived in Santo Domingo on his first official visit to the Dominican Republic, also said that India has seen a dramatic expansion in connectivity, contacts, and cooperation across the region.