Nigeria U20 V Uruguay U20 - A preview

For the second time in 12 days, Nigeria will square up against Uruguay – this time at youth level as both sides battle for a last eight spot at the Fifa World Youth Championship billed for the Ali Sami Yen Arena.

Ali Sami Yen Arena was the same ground the Flying Eagles defeated Korea Republic to finish runners-up behind Portugal in Group B. Although, this will be the first time both countries will be meeting at this level of

When Maracana played like the extra man

Shakira and Brazil singer Ivete Sangalo during the Confederations Cup final match between Brazil and Spain at the Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro. (Reuters Photo)

RIO DE JANEIRO:  It's 3pm and four hours before the kick-off but the ramps coming down from the Maracana metro station are already looking like a sea of yellow.

Trains coming from the city centre are off-loading hordes of Brazilian fans in national colours at three stations near the Maracana. On the pavement, two urchins are dribbling a ragged ball while chanting "tiki-taka, tiki-taka".

On all the street corners in Tijuca, where the stadium is located, cops in heavy gear are standing behind the