Haruna hopeful over World Cup prospects

WASHINGTON, —The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a new US$45 million credit for Tanzania to improve the socioeconomic impacts of large and small-scale mining for the country and people. It will also help increase private, local, and foreign investments.
“This project shows the World Bank's commitment to support Tanzania’s efforts to allocate mining resources equitably, especially to the poorest through a focus on artisanal and small-scale mining," said Philippe...

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.

Fifa's head of security, Ralf Mutschke, tells Ed Hawkins that the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is not immune to match-fixing.

Fifa says it will not pay compensation to clubs and leagues unhappy about plans to play 2022 World Cup in November and December.

Nigeria midfielder Michael Babatunde is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup because of a fractured wrist.

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