Ten-man Germany scored the winning goal in the second minute of injury time to defeat Nigeria 3-2 and secure a quarterfinal showdown with Brazil at the under-20 World Cup in Egypt — the official FIFA Web site has reported. Nigeria took the lead in the 51st minute in Suez when Lewis Holtby misplaced pass fell straight to King Osanga, who crossed for Danny Uchechi to head home.
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Suicide bomber kills 3 at World Food Program offices
A suicide attack at the offices of the World Food Program in Islamabad killed three employees and wounded five others Monday, an agency official said.
Ask Korean pop star Rain your questions
He’s gone from being a backup dancer to the biggest thing in Asian pop culture, an actor and singer who has sold millions of albums. The 27-year-old South Korean has even faced down U.S
Kenya Looks for Obama’s Support After Diplomacy Tussle
Not since the days of President Daniel arap Moi, a classic African “Big Man,” has the U.S.
Are Development Dollars in Pakistan Being Well Spent?
To development experts who have long called for a shift in strategy in the Muslim world, it would seem like cause for celebration.
Alonso joins Ferrari on three-year deal
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has signed for Ferrari on a three-year deal, the Formula One giants announced on Wednesday.
‘Eternal regret’ of Renault race-fix engineer
Renault’s former chief engineer Pat Symonds has spoken of his “eternal regret” at his involvement in the race-fixing conspiracy in last year’s Singapore Grand Prix. But Symonds.
Renault await verdict in race-fixing hearing
Renault are awaiting punishment in the race-fixing saga as the World Motor Sport Council held an extraordinary meeting in Paris on Monday to consider the latest scandal to hit Formula One. The 26-strong council met for 90 minutes to discuss allegations by former Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr.
Federer seals Swiss win in Davis Cup playoff
Roger Federer clinched Switzerland’s return to the Davis Cup World Group with a comfortable 6-3 6-0 6-4 victory over Italy’s Potito Starace in Genoa. The world No
South African official lied about Semenya gender tests
The president of Athletics South Africa has admitted that he lied about gender tests on runner Caster Semenya before her gold-medal win at the World Athletics Championships last month. The national sports body has always denied that it agreed to the tests before the race in Berlin, Germany — an event that kicked off international controversy over the 18-year-old Semenya’s gender.