Archive for February 5th, 2010

The paradox of the Egyptian national team – CBC News (World Cup Soccer)

Egypt might be crowing about extracting revenge for their controversial defeat at the hands of Algeria last year, and also trying to convince us that winning Sunday’s African Nations Cup final makes up for World Cup failure, but scratch just gently Read more about this World Cup article

Roger Milla: History against African teams but expect upsets at the – Soccerlens (World Cup Football)

Roger Milla burst onto the big stage at the grand old age of 38 when he scored four never-to-be-forgotten goals for Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in Italy. Capturing headlines all over the globe for his impressive displays en route to a More FIFA World Cup News

Afribiz Showcases the Business Landscape of African Soccer Cup Nations – PRLog (free press release) (Soccer News)

Afribiz Showcases the Business Landscape of African Soccer Cup Nations – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 31, 2010 – While Africa is enjoying a banner soccer year with the African Cup of Nation and FIFA World Cup both this year, it will also enjoy a great year in business. As Trevor Manuel kicks off the FIFA World Cup

Pharaohs scaling football’s pyramid – FIFA
After Egypt narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ back in November, few were tipping their demoralised players to come away from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Angola with the continental trophy

East Asian nations prepare for South Africa – FIFA (Football News)

East Asian nations prepare for South Africa – FIFA
Defending champions Korea Republic and arch-rivals Japan see the men’s edition of the East Asian football championships in Tokyo as vital preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in June. The hosts and South Korea will try out home-based players

History man Milla aims to dance away with the 2022 World Cup for Qatar – Sports Features
goals in Cameroon’s run to the 1990 quarter-finals – marking each goal with a celebratory dance around a corner flag. He believes that not only Qatar but the entire Middle East region “deserve the opportunity to host the FIFA World Cup for

Pharaohs scaling football’s pyramid – FIFA
After Egypt narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ back in November, few were tipping their demoralised players to come away from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Angola with the continental trophy

Qatar 2022 signs legend Milla as bid ambassador – ArabianBusiness.com
The former African Player of the Year became a superstar during Cameroon’s 1990 run to the World Cup 2022 Qatar and the entire Middle East deserve the same opportunity to host the Fifa World Cup for the first time and show the world just how

Supersub ‘Gedo’ is king of Africa – Kickoff
Supersub Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagy is being hailed as the hero for helping Egypt entering the recording books by lifting the Pharaohs to their third straight African Nations Cup title. Gedo, who has scored from the bench in Egypt’s last four games in