Fans storm onto the pitch as Ghana earns World Cup berth over Nigeria
By George Ramsay, CNN
Ghana Sport News
Expect a tough challenge from Ghana, Elahor tells Eagles
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Rangers players caught up in Nigeria riots as one official confirmed dead
Rangers trio Joe Aribo, Calvin Bassey and Leon Balogun were caught up in an angry pitch invasion where one football official lost his life after Ghana pipped Nigeria to a World Cup place.
Morocco and Tunisia joy, Egypt pain: 5 things learned from drama of African World Cup qualifiers
There was drama, controversy, excitement and plenty more besides in the second leg of Africa’s World Cup playoffs on what was a mixed night for Arab teams. Here are five things we learned.
Saudi rally star Rakan Al-Rashed hopes to inspire Mideast drivers
Saudi Arabia’s professional rally driver Rakan Al-Rashed hopes his participation at this year’s World Rally Championship, in category 2, can inspire the next generation in the Kingdom and the Middle East.
Zambian FA confirms tragic death of FIFA doctor Joseph Kabungo at World Cup clash
The Zambian FA has confirmed that medical officer Dr Joseph Kabungo passed away on Tuesday night whilst on duty at the match between Nigeria and Ghana.
Egypt FA claim Mohamed Salah and others racially abused, attacked with rocks in Senegal defeat in World Cup play-off
The Egyptian FA says it players were subjected to racist abuse from Senegal fans during their World Cup play-off on Tuesday night. The nation’s football governing body also claims Senegal supporters threw bottles and rocks at players during the warm-ups and attacked the team bus as it approached the stadium.
