GHANA – looking to advance further than the 2010 World Cup
Ghana had won the Africa Cup of Nations title four times before finally qualifying for the World Cup
GERMANY – Germany seek World Cup redemption
Previous tournaments:Making their 20th World Cup appearance, Germany have won the title four times
KEY STATS : Morocco versus Croatia
Croatia have qualified for all but one World Cup since independence and reached the semi-finals on
KEY STATS: France versus Australia
The teams have met once at the World Cup, when France won 2-1 courtesy of a late Aziz Behich own
PREVIEW: Respect but no awe, Australia ready to face France in World Cup
Australian Coach Graham Arnold said he had also tried to do his bit to put his players at ease by
Sahel insurgency could engulf West Africa: Ghana President
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday warned that a rampant Islamist insurgency in West
‘We will embark a full blown strike’
COSATU secretary in KwaZulu-Natal Edwin Mkhize says should government fail to respond to the
Google says it builds open platforms that benefit users
The Competition Markets Authority(CMA) said, “Many UK businesses and web developers tell us they
FRANCE – More questions for the defending champions
France have appeared in 15 World Cups, including the last six. They won their first title in 1998,
MEXICO – Toothless attack a concern for Mexico
Mexico have played in 16 World Cups, including the last seven. Their best performances came in 1970
Beijing shuts parks, museums as China’s COVID-19 cases rise
Beijing shut parks, shopping malls and museums on Tuesday while more Chinese cities resumed mass
Dismissal of emergency services workers is unacceptable: DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo says the dismissal of emergency services workers by the
Storm causes damage to businesses, houses in Mpumalanga
Business people especially banana farmers have been severely affected by the recent storm near
Ukraine grain exports have decreased
Ukraine has exported almost 16.2 million tonnes of grain so far in the 2022/23 season, down 31.7%
TUNISIA – Tunisia rely on familiar venues and fans in bid to reach second round
Tunisia will rely on familiar stadiums and their passionate fans in Qatar to achieve what has eluded
China’s CO2 emissions down since 2021
China’s greenhouse gas emissions have been in decline since last year but have not yet reached their
I speak when I want: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo believes his explosive interview, in which the Manchester United forward said he
ARGENTINA – Argentina eyeing World cup glory
Argentina have appeared at 17 different World Cups, winning the tournament twice (1978 and 1986) and
AUSTRALIA – No great expectations for the side lacking X-factor
Australia made their debut in 1974 and have appeared in five World Cups in total, including the last
QATAR – A biggest test for the host nation
Qatar have never before qualified for a World Cup. Their only major title is the 2019 Asian Cup when