Shout-Africa – South Africa – Algeria came into the World Cup as underdogs in Group B. But the northern Africans are full of confidence that they can beat the United States in their final group match. ‘If we can play to our potential then we don’t need to be afraid of any opponent. We can then beat anybody,’ said Algerian midfielder Karim Matmour of German club Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday after training at the Ugu Sports Centre in San Lameer. Algeria, back at the World Cup for the first time since 1986, held England to a 0-0 draw for their... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa SPORTS – SOUTH AFRICA – Whatever their fortunes on the pitch, players from the competing nations at this FIFA World Cup™ are enjoying the experience off it. The temperatures might be dropping but the visiting teams are feeling the warmth of the African spirit. It certainly had an immediate impact on France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff who, recalling the welcome Raymond Domenech’s squad received when arriving on South African soil, said: “We had a fantastic welcome when we arrived. It brought us all a smile and gave us some fresh energy, seeing all the people who were waiting for us.”... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Sports – Slovenia star Valter Birsa insists England are the best side in FIFA World Cup™ Group C but warned Fabio Capello’s men that a shock could be on the cards. England need a win over Slovenia in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday to assure themselves of a place in the last 16 in South Africa after drawing their opening two games. For Slovenia’s part, they need just a point to go through and were eight minutes away from reaching the knockout stages until USA pegged them back to 2-2. Auxerre playmaker Birsa believes his team need to be stronger mentally against England... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Sports – SOUTH AFRICA- Three brothers from the Honduras football team are forever assured a place in the annals of the FIFA World Cup™. The Palacios brothers became the first ever trio of brothers to appear at the tournament after Jerry was given a late call-up by Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda as a replacement for the injured Julio Cesar de Leon. Jerry thus joined his two younger brothers, Jhony and Wilson, who were named in the original squad for South Africa 2010. “We’ve talked about it and we’re aware of how much it means,” Jerry told FIFA a few hours after touching down... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Sports – Johannesburg – Teko Modise has admitted that South Africa’s priority is to exit the Soccer World Cup with their heads held high rather than hope for an unlikely qualification to the last 16. Bafana Bafana are on the brink of elimination after picking up a solitary point from their opening two Group A games. They must now beat France on Tuesday and hope that Uruguay do not play out a draw with Mexico, while there would also need to be a considerable swing in terms of goal difference. Modise accepts that South Africa are no longer in... Continue Reading
