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Category: World Cup

Race to Istanbul to watch Ireland play, in Japan

Race to Istanbul to watch Ireland play, in Japan

June 3, 2022 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore rewinds to 2002 when he embarked on an epic whirlwind journey to watch Ireland take on Cameroon in the World Cup.

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing - revisiting the 2002 World Cup

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing – revisiting the 2002 World Cup

June 1, 2022 by Peter Fitzpatrick

Peter Fitzpatrick looks back at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea as we hit the 20th anniversary of the tournament.

How do African football stadiums stack up against each other?

How do African football stadiums stack up against each other?

May 17, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As the world gears up for Africa’s return to the world stage, Deolu Akingbade talks to architect Coby Lefkowitz about African stadiums and asks him how African architecture can evolve.

Discipline. Morocco. Starpower. In that order?

Discipline. Morocco. Starpower. In that order?

May 10, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade looks at Morocco coach Valid Halilhodzic’s priorities and examines the state of football in the Maghreb.

Peseiro, Blanc, and more - who could take charge of Africa's elite

Peseiro, Blanc, and more – who could take charge of Africa’s elite

April 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As international football cools, federations will search for new managers, try to pin down old ones, and face the hard questions. Deolu Akingbade looks at the major managerial races in Africa.

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

April 21, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and his hopes for a strong showing from the South Americans in Qatar later this year.

Which nations are in contention at the 2022 World Cup?

Which nations are in contention at the 2022 World Cup?

April 13, 2022 by Back Page Football

We’re still months away from the 2022 World Cup but with qualification almost done and dusted, we can begin to look at some of the contenders.

What happened to African nations during the international break?

What happened to African nations during the international break?

April 6, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade shares his opinion and checks his predictions for the playoff matches that will decide which five countries book their tickets to Qatar.

What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

March 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at the ten African teams vying for five tickets to Qatar and analyses their hopes of qualification to Qatar.

Will the Qatar World Cup be a success?

Will the Qatar World Cup be a success?

March 20, 2022 by Jack Patmore

Jack Patmore looks ahead to this year’s World Cup where the storylines are just as likely to come off the pitch as on it.

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