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Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Jan-Fiete Arp (8th minute), Nicolas Kuehn (62nd) and Sahverdi Cetin (90+2) netted for the winners, while Ibrahima Soumah got the lone goal for Guinea in the 26th minute in the final Group C match at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

The World Cup debutants scored once in each half to win 2-0 and stay in the race for a place in the second round.

Ghana, US can surprise

Ghana, US can surprise

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Ghana and the United States would look to seal a knockout berth when they face-off in their second group match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi, on Monday.

Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil

Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

An inspired performance from Douglas Costa helped Brazil to a 3-0 win over Peru on Tuesday and lifted them into third place in the South American qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Football Images: Ghana vs Serbia

Football Images: Ghana vs Serbia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

An 85th minute penalty by Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Serbia and Africa its first victory of this World Cup finals on Sunday in a match which brought a true flavour of the continent to the tournament.

U-17 World Cup: 'India will give Colombia a run for their money'

U-17 World Cup: 'India will give Colombia a run for their money'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

India coach Luis Norton de Matos on Sunday said they are ready for a physically and technically superior Colombia and will 'fight till the last minute' in their Group A match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi, on Monday.

Ghana overcome odds to qualify for WC finals

Ghana overcome odds to qualify for WC finals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Ghana have overcome the hurdle of a captain without a club and the lack of a proven goal scorer to romp to easy World Cup qualification, the first country to book their place from the African qualifiers.

Brazil too good for Ghana

Brazil too good for Ghana

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Under-17 WC: 'Aiming to reach final', Ghana take on Colombia in opener

Under-17 WC: 'Aiming to reach final', Ghana take on Colombia in opener

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Two-time champions Ghana are seeking to revive their fortunes in the tournament, having last won it way back in 1995, when they stunned a Brazilian outfit that had the likes of Julio Cesar in its ranks.

Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals

Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Follow the Netherlands-Brazil and Ghana-Uruguay quarter-finals at the football Wrodl Cup live.

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Live updates of Saturday's World Cup matches.

2010 football World Cup schedule

2010 football World Cup schedule

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

The complete fixtures of the World Cup in SOuth Africa.

2010 football World Cup schedule

2010 football World Cup schedule

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The fixtures of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11.

Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost

Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Midfielder Sulley Muntari could feature in Ghana's opening World Cup Group D match against Serbia on Sunday after recovering from a thigh injury, Ghana Football Association website said on Friday.

2010 football World Cup schedule

2010 football World Cup schedule

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The fixtures of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11.

Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense

Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Michael Essien's importance to Ghana cannot be underestimated, leaving the Black Stars on edge as they await a decision on his fitness for the World Cup. The Chelsea midfielder, described by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac as the leader of his team, has a long-term knee injury and, though he has been named in the preliminary squad, could miss the tournament in South Africa.

Kingson waits and sweats over Ghana call

Kingson waits and sweats over Ghana call

Rediff.com26 May 2010

With most of his Wigan team-mates already long gone after an energetic end-of-season training session, Richard Kingson walks forlornly from the treatment room towards his car. The Ghana goalkeeper is unsure whether he has a World Cup to look forward to. Kingson, who will be 32 next month, has not played a competitive match since injuring his thigh at the African Cup of Nations in January when he captained Ghana to the final.

Ghana dreams depend on stifling Forlan, Suarez

Ghana dreams depend on stifling Forlan, Suarez

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Ghana's dreams of becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final will depend on their ability to keep at bay the formidable attacking duo which has propelled Uruguay into the quarters. The Ghanaians carry the hopes of a continent hosting its first World Cup, but any burden of expectation is far out weighed by the need to keep a close check on the ability of Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez when they meet in their quarter-final tie in Johannesburg.

U-17 World Cup: 'There is a gap between India and other teams'

U-17 World Cup: 'There is a gap between India and other teams'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

India's FIFA U-17 World Cup team coach Luis Norton de Matos on Saturday refused to predict his side's chances in the upcoming tournament, saying that instead of thinking about the results the country should take it as "a first step for the future".

FIFA Under-17 WC: Mali advance to semis after 2-1 win over Ghana

FIFA Under-17 WC: Mali advance to semis after 2-1 win over Ghana

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Hadji Drame (15th minute) and Djemoussa Traore (61st) scored for Mali, while Kudus Mohammed (70th) scored a consolation goal for Ghana.

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Live updates from the matches at the football World Cup in South Africa.

Ghana win place in last 16

Ghana win place in last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Africans beat the United States 2-1 in a Group E decider and clinched a place.

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India go down to US in opener

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India go down to US in opener

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Hosts India struggled on their debut as they were outclassed 3-0 by United States in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group A match in New Delhi on Friday.

Precocious Ghana come of age at last

Precocious Ghana come of age at last

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Ghana's national soccer team won a $20,000 cash bonus per player on Tuesday and were hailed moral victors by former U.N. chief and countryman Kofi Annan after losing out on a World Cup semi-final place.

Ghana's top scorer suffers training ground injury

Ghana's top scorer suffers training ground injury

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan suffered an ankle injury in training on Monday and sat out most of a rigorous two-hour session as Africa's last hopes prepared for Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and consistently found the next in consecutive World Cups.

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

What happened in Bengaluru is a wake-up call, no celebration of sport should ever come at the cost of human life, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Defeat against Ghana is Reyna's curtain-call

Defeat against Ghana is Reyna's curtain-call

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Claudio Reyna and goalkeeper Kasey Keller became the first Americans to feature in four World Cups when they played at these finals

Late Gyan penalty gives Ghana win over Serbs

Late Gyan penalty gives Ghana win over Serbs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

An 85th minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a 1-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup Group D on Sunday - providing Africa with their first win in the tournament.

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"It's very difficult for us, the probability for us to proceed is lower than the other nations like in Europe, they have 13 spots. And so the probability is much, much higher."

Ghana lifts ban to escape FIFA sanctions

Ghana lifts ban to escape FIFA sanctions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Ghana sought to avoid FIFA action on Monday, saying it would immediately lift a temporary halt of league soccer imposed last week after police raided the football association in a tax and fraud probe.

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

South Korea have only one point after drawing their opening game against Uruguay and must beat Portugal to have any chance of progressing.

Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach

Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

'They are the best team in the world and for us it is an honour to play them,' said Ratomir Dujkovic.

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Portugal could qualify early for the next phase of the World Cup with a game remaining if they beat Uruguay on Monday, a task probably much easier said than done.

Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight

Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari put Ghana in the Champions League spotlight as they scored the goals which gave AC Milan a shock 2-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday.

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

David Villa and Wesley Sneijder, with five goals each, head the list of the goal scorers at the 2010 World Cup.