Five African teams qualified for the World Cup: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria.
European soccer powers France and Germany knocked off Nigeria and Algeria, respectively, sending home the last African teams left in the tournament .
Nigeria played France well until about the 79th minute and Joseph Yobo's own goal compounded the Super Eagles' misery.
Algeria had the best opportunities in the first half and exposed a slow German defense that needed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to play as an auxiliary defender. Neuer came off his line a remarkable 18 times, clearing out plays.
Final results
France 2, Nigeria 0
Germany 2, Algeria 1
France 2, Nigeria 0
Germany 2, Algeria 1