Ghana calls for Fifa rule change

Ghana’s sports minister says Fifa should change its rules after a handball “robbed” the Black Stars of victory in the World Cup.

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Facebook role in Nigeria U-turn

Nigeria’s president says posts on his Facebook page helped persuade him to reverse his ban of the national football team from international competition.

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Ghana welcomes Black Star heroes

Ghana turns out in force as the Black Stars return from the World Cup, after getting further than any other African team.

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Ghana fans sent to cheer on team brought home before game v USA

Ghanaian fans sent to South Africa by the government to cheer the national team are brought home before the key World Cup match against USA

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World Cup ’stunt’ charges dropped

South African prosecutors drop charges against two Dutch women accused of a marketing stunt at the World Cup.

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Two in court for World Cup ’stunt’

A court bails two Dutch women over an alleged marketing stunt at the World Cup, in a case called “outrageous” by the Netherlands.

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Police guard SA arenas for strike

South African police take over security at a fourth World Cup stadium after stewards go on strike over pay.

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