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The Confederation of African Football believes its decision to move the timing of the Cup of Nations is paying immediate dividends in Brazil.

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What better platform to make a statement than one watched by billions around the planet?

The cynics can eat humble pie. Brazil 2014 has after all confounded critics to ensconce itself among the very best World Cups in history.

Miroslav Klose becomes the joint record scorer at World Cups after his 15th finals goal rescued Germany a point against Ghana.

Peter Odemwingie's goal in the first half is enough for Nigeria to beat Bosnia, who fail to qualify for the last 16.

Mali draw with Uruguay to advance at the Under 20 World Cup, but Senegal must wait until the final pool games to see if they go through.