Benin battle for recognition again
COTONOU: The Squirrels of Benin will be featuring at their third Nations Cup finals to further underline the steady progress this tiny west African country has made in recent years.It…
Mozambique aim to prove a point after long absence
MAPUTO: The Mambas of Mozambique are one of the dark horses at Angola 2010 after a solid showing in the qualifying series for the tournament.This African Nations Cup will be…
Nigeria aim for third Nations Cup trophy
LAGOS: Even though Nigeria have won the African Nations Cup twice, they are regarded as underachievers considering the huge pool of talent at their disposal.Angola 2010 will be their 14th…
Jose hopes midas touch will rub off on Angola – Preview
LUANDA: Portuguese coach Manuel Jose hopes to transfer his midas touch from club to national team level Sunday when he leads Angola into an African Nations Cup rocked by a…
Togo orders attacked team home amid renewed threats by Angolan rebels
CABINDA: Togo s government insisted Sunday that the national football team return from the African Nations Cup in Angola after a deadly attack on their convoy, even after the squad…
Commodities make bright start to 2010
LONDON: Commodities enjoyed a bright start to 2010, with oil bouncing above $83 and sugar striking a 29-year high as traders eyed recovery hopes despite poor US jobs data. We…
Clinton urges Mideast talks to resume without preconditions
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday urged Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace talks without preconditions, backing Palestinian aims for a state along the 1967 boundaries.However, trying…