Algeria in Queens, New York
Watching the World Cup match between Algeria vs Germany in one of New York City's most diverse boroughs.
SPORTS
Dear Ann Coulter …
Ann Coulter, an American columnist who makes Richard Littlejohn and Donald Rumsfeld look like easy-going lefties,
As American as Apple Pie
No, soccer is not invading the United States. It's been here all along.
The American Ending
The messiness, subjectivity and imprecision of football are being eroded from the game, argues the Nigerian novelist and football fan.
Cote d’Ivoire’s World Cup in Harlem
Ivorian cab driver in East Harlem: “African players never play the same for their European teams and their national teams."
So then, what does Blackness in Brazil look like?
With the increased attention on Brazil since the Cup started, I’ve noticed non-Brazilians trying to figure out
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Fatigue (Day 12)
I’ve stopped going to Fan Fests. I’m tired, I didn’t pace myself. A month is a
Neymar e a política racial do Brasil
E, no Brasil, Neymar não é negro (ou preto).
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: FIFA Standards
Day nine of our Rio correspondent's World Cup diary wonders who the tournament is for and what the protesters demand.
We’re not Monkeys or Panthers
The rap music of Z'Africa Brasil -- composed of rappers Gaspar and Funk Biu, DJ Tano and producer Pitchô.
A Bronx Story: Ghana vs USA
The fate of World Cup draws has fostered an unlikely rivalry between Ghana and the United States.
Neymar and Brazil’s racial politics
Why did Neymar—the one time he was asked about discrimination—respond: “Never, neither inside nor outside the field. Because, I’m not black, right?”
Why is the Wall St Journal trash-talking Ghana’s Blackstars
Every four years, this Ghanaian-American writer has to brace herself for the predictable slew of American media reporting about Ghana.
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Copa pra Quem? (Day 4)
One of the popular phrases that came out of the protests in the run up to
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Protests and Fan Fests (Day 2)
I haven’t been on social media yet, and I’m sure everyone’s already talking about this, but
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: A tale of two copas (Day 1)
World Cup Day 1 — The sun is out in Rio for the first time in
An African team in the World Cup semi-finals?
African champions, Nigeria, go into the 2014 World Cup with the best chance of making a big impression.
Africa Is a Country Radio: Episode #3
Episode 3 of Africa is a Country Radio is live on Groovalizacion and the AIAC Mixcloud
A brief history of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
There are no records of when the first official football match was played in Nigeria, but it started in the 1920s.
Friendship Forever
China is building new football stadiums in Africa. If its “agenda” of stadium diplomacy has been concealed, it hasn’t really been hidden very far from view.