A nation of just two million people, Slovenia have already punched above their weight to secure a place at this FIFA World Cup™. When one considers that they knocked out Poland, Czech Republic and, finally, Russia – population 142 million – to take their place in South Africa, the achievement becomes near-miraculous. Yet 2010 is, […]
Algeria is arguably Africa’s surprise representative at the 2010 FIFA World Cup having not appeared at the World cup for the past 24 years. Everyone expected Egypt to beat Algeria in the qualifier playoffs but the Les Fennecs (the Desert Foxes) beat Egypt after having overcome Sudan in another tight tie. They won all six […]
USA has come to South Africa 2010 World Cup on a high notch having enjoyed a good qualifying experience. The United States emerged first in the final six-team Hexagonal phase of North, Central America and Caribbean Zone qualifying rounds. USA coach Bob Bradley has established himself as a good instructor and has brought the USA […]
England is coming to South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup with a lot to prove. With the English Premier League being a dominant football arena, and England itself having some of the most well-known football players in the world, many are eager to see what England can achieve. England will be cognizant of the fact […]
Argentina are still among the top favourites to win the 2010 world Cup despite having struggled to reach the finals in South Africa. The 1978 and 1986 world cup champions are hoping to build on the morale of their world cup hero now Argentina Coach, Diego Maradona to lift the World cup trophy. Maradona’s task […]
Nigeria has traditionally held a special place in Africa football, holding the hope of Africa’s success in the World Cup but recent years have diminished that hope. The Super Eagles as the Nigeria national football team is referred to have always been reach with exceptional talent but have performed minimally as a team in […]
Korea Republic is arguably Asia’s most successful football team and they must rise to that billing at the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup. But with opponents such as Argentina, Nigeria and Greece in their Group B, Korea Republic also known as South Korea will need more than their credentials in Asia to shine […]
Many people remember Greece for their shock triumph in the UEFA EURO 2004, where they lifted the trophy when no one expected them to. Greece might not be gifted with the big name players in world football but they continue to defy the odds under wily coach Otto Rehhagel. Despite the odds, they managed to […]
Uruguay is not a major team on many people’s lips when it comes to soccer sovereignty, but few nations have the footballing history of Uruguay. Uruguay who are playing France in their Group A match on Friday June 11 boasts an impressive collection of world, Olympic and continental titles and a record that compares […]
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have a huge task before them. They are the host team, and are expected to provide good soccer results to help Africa perform in this FIFA World Cup, the 1st to be hosted on the African soil. But the fact that South Africa football has not ranked the best […]