JOHANNESBURG
African hopes rest on Ghana
A game between Germany and Ghana in South Africa would on most days be classified as a neutral match.
Chile stand in way of Spanish stylists
Anything less than three points against Chile on Friday will condemn Spain to an early flight home.
History looms over Brazil-Portugal tie
With a spot in the next round secure, Brazil and Portugal face off in their last Group G match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday with little at stake except pride.
Doctors caution on vuvuzela use
Vuvuzelas aren’t just loud but they can spread germs too, a South African clinic warned on Thursday, urging fans to keep their lips on their own horns to avoid catching colds.
Anglo-american victories
England scraped through to the World Cup second round with more relief than glory with a 1-0 win over Slovenia in Port Elizabeth after a performance that showed signs of quality and poise faded to a familiar panicky struggle.
Africa gets into groove with Latin tunes
The first Fifa World Cup on African soil has not been short of talking points, from the Jabulani to the vuvuzela. However, when it comes to the field, the form of the Latin Americans has been the talk of the town, with coach of European champions Spain the latest to label the Conmebol teams as favourites.
Slovenia eye draw to oust English
England’s World Cup is in the balance with everything up for grabs for all four teams in Group C on Wednesday.
England must in reality beat group leaders Slovenia who only need a draw in Port Elizabeth to progress to the last 16.
US have edge over Algerians
Algeria, who are yet to find the back of the net from two matches in Group C, will face the USA at Pretoria on Wednesday in a match that is crucial for both teams. Three points against the Americans will make the African team a contender for a place in last 16.
Germany in must-win game
If Germany do not beat Ghana on Wednesday at Ellis Park they are goners. The beauty of the group situation is any two of the four can qualify from here. The danger for Germany is Ghana need only a draw to squeeze into the last 16.
Spain win built around Villa
David Villa showed just why FC Barcelona doled out $49 million last month to pry him away from Valencia, scoring two goals as Spain displayed fluid, attacking football to tame former colony Honduras 2-0 at Ellis Park here on Monday.
