AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to hoops in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. Sevilla’s Frederic Kanoute scores to give Mali 3-1 win in qualifierBAMAKO, Mali — Frederic Kanoute scored late to finish off Mali’s 3-1 win over Benin in a World Cup qualifier Sunday. Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan, Australia, South Korea 1st 3 nations to qualify for next year’s World CupJapan, Australia and South Korea became the first three nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. |