i dont think so. They are not such a great team as far as i know. I believe that FIFA decided to host it in S.Africa coz they wanted to promote soccer in the African continent and they chose S.Africa coz it is the advanced and the the most facilitated country in Africa but soccer wise i think Egypt or Cameroon should have hosted it.
Do u agree/disagree?
2006-11-12 22:30:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
The 2010 World Cup was always going to Africa. It's billed like a 'coming of age' party for African football.
Talented and skillful teams aplenty, but lacking tactical know-how.
But there have been great progress and great promise, not only in sports but economically.
South Africa were the short favourites, because effectively they are the continent's richest nation, have hosted Rugby's World Cup, the emotional baggage of apartheid and isolation. Add the appeal of Nelson Mandela, winning the bid for hosting, was a shoo in.
I preferred Morocco or Egypt, but could not begrudge South Africa their destiny. Despite some teething problems, an economic setback and rampant crime, they have enough time to sort things out and host a successful tournament.
There were similar fears about Greece for the Athens Olympics, but everything went to plan eventually and the Games were by and large, a major success.
South Africa 2010 is following a similar path and will, in all probability, have the same successful result.
2006-11-18 05:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
well ur definitly right. i agree with u
the Egyptian team is one of the best, aslo they are improving themselves more and more.
i'm Egyptian and i'm so proud of them, specially this year was a blast, first the african cup of nations then two days ago we got the african champions league title, so egypt can be considered the best in africa.
Cameron are very strong too.
like u said they chose south africa because its the closest country to the west (not on the map) its not an islamic or arab country, yet its african, so thats why they chose it.
i dont know about cameron but in egypt most people are soccer freaks, we love soccer so much and it would have been very nice if we hosted it not to mention that egypt is the perfect place for tourism too.
i dont wanna be biased, so i have to admit that south africa is really more advanced and can prepare for the event better than us (we're still a developing country) although the warmth and generosity of egyptian people would've replaced that.
lets not forget the wrong image the media in the west shows about egypt and the arab countries, like its not a safe place to go.
anyways good for south africa, and i wish Egypt will be playing at that world cup.
2006-11-13 06:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by Yasmine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I concur with you south Africa is at the moment very lousy for all the facilities the team has may be Cameroon should have hosted the world cup or Nigeria if it was more organised but Egypt no no offence but Egyptians are friendly and a true reflection of Africans.
2006-11-12 23:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by kags 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Team Mexico will qualify for World CUp 2010, no doubt.
2016-03-19 07:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps you're right. but s. african football has gone a long way and i think it's cool that fifa chose SA as venue. it's a great honor for them and judging by the amount of attention the country is getting, there will surely be benefits not only to football but to their economy as well. egypt and cameroon would be great choices in the future, though.
2006-11-13 22:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
SA wouldn't have made it in. but SA is the most attractive place in africa that people would want to go to see a game. egypt is too close to the middle east and cameroon isn't the cleanest place. plus, those teams are bad also.
2006-11-12 22:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
nor do i . south africa is a good emerging twam but they arenot the best . there are many other beyyer natoions who didnt qualid for example greece , egypt . i think the world cup could have been held in greece ! fifa lacked somewherein the decision .
but i hope that they dont dissapoint us in the afro cup and in 2010 .
thanks
2006-11-12 22:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by Tourist 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, alberto is coaching them right? they have a good coach, n they have players like mccarthy n pieener (i donno the correct speeling, sorry) n i dont feel that they wont be able to qualify for the world cup!
2006-11-13 01:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by Speed Demon - Public Servant 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not evn a bit ***!!!
2006-11-12 22:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋