Do you think the next world cup in 2010 held in South Africa be a showcase for African nations making their mark? Do you think it will be a time when those " dark horses" will prevail and knock out a few of those high ranking teams like Brazil,Germany and Italy ? Are we in for some real shock defeats? Or do you think it's gonna be pretty open?.
2006-07-15 06:09:55 · 12 answers · asked by msianmania 3 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Of course the Africans have home advantage..but maybe it might end like what happened to Germany...almost getting there...but just getting defeated as their "goal" is in sight.
2006-07-15 07:10:54 · update #1
I know this maybe kinda sidetracking, but I recently met up with one south african guy in a hotel..and he thought that the south african government and sports ministry could never make it as successful as Germany has. Thats his personal opinion.
2006-07-15 07:48:56 · update #2
Possibly one of the biggest surprises for everyone would be if FIFA decides that South Africa is no longer a viable option because South Africa will not complete the stadiums, provide security and the transport is a nightmare.
There are already campaigns, oddly enough from South Africans, asking FIFA to not allow the world cup to be hosted in South Africa.
http://www.crimexposouthafrica.org/
FIFA have plans already:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soccer/2003116795_cupnotes10.html
But who knows hey, the game isn't over till the final whistle blows.
AJ
2006-07-26 23:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by AJ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's always a dark horse or two every World Cup, so yes, there will definitely be a few surprises in 2010, but whether they can knock out the favourites we'll have to wait and see.
2006-07-15 19:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Aurora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I'm glad the WC is finally coming here!! I think SA can pull it off, bt they really need 2 kick it into high gear coz we're definitely gonna hav problems wit the security and transport aspects. I feel sorry 4 SA coz now everyone's bad-mouthing our country just coz we're not as highly developed as previous hosts and of course, everybody is going 2 compare us wit Germany. I guess we'll just hav 2 wait and see... I don't think an African team will win, bt i think Ghana will do well
2006-07-15 15:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by misledyouth_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think those so called "dark horses" will prevail farther in the 2010 Fifa World Cup since we are going to be playing on their land,and in their climate.
It all depends on the teams edurance and of course how they play
"They will introduce a new award.....the award will be called "The Zizou" it will be presented to the best head-butting idiot of the tournament."
LOL
2006-07-15 13:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by TheUniqueshadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think some african teams will definitely surprise people...kind of like ghana did during this world cup. i also think that the teams that are strong every year will remain strong...but that doesnt mean they will win...keep in mind everyone was rooting for brasil and they lost!
i think argentina will have a really good chance of winning the whole thing!
2006-07-15 14:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by Lola P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will still be as boring as ever, ending with a 0-0 or 1-1 tie and having to be concluded with penalty kicks.
What a stupid sport ...
Just an idea, make the goals bigger and install a perimeter wall ...
2006-07-15 13:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by brewcityconservative 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. It will be sent to another Country at the last minute because the SA Government and all the criminals it supports will have trousered the money FIFA lent them for the event. The daily murder and rape rate may increase because of the new found opportunities for criminals.
2006-07-27 12:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Football is full of surprises no matter where its played.And I'm sure it will Africa will pull off a few surprises.
2006-07-15 14:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by kwame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from the strange kick off times in the uk
2006-07-15 13:13:20 · answer #9 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will introduce a new award.....the award will be called "The Zizou" it will be presented to the best head-butting idiot of the tournament.
2006-07-15 13:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by il_caffe_mi_rende_nervosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋