World Cup

Germany beat Nigeria 2-0 yesterday to win the FIFA’S Women’s U-20 World Cup on home soil. Korea also beat Colombia 1-0 to clinch the Bronze in the third attempt at this stage of the competition.

Germany’s victory however is the main talking point as the hosts finished the tournament with a perfect record winning all their matches. It was alos a momentous occasion for Nigeria’s despite their loss.

The Falconets became the first African nation to win a medal in a FIFA women’s tournament. This is Germany’s second title-their first one coming 6 years back in Thailand.  Read more... (257 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

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Today another FIFA final will be staged in the city of Bielefeld where Germany will take on surprise finalists Nigeria in the Women’s U-20 World Cup. After nearly three weeks of football and 90 goals, the curtains come down on tournament that has largely been billed as a dress rehearsal for next year’s senior event.

As hosts, Germany are favourites to win the match although the Falconets of Nigeria cannot be ruled out. Both Germany and Nigeria have  perfect records going into the final and that should provide for an entertaining match.  Read more... (436 words, 1 image, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

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Mention Women’s Soccer in the USA and the first thing that comes to many people’s mind is Mia Hamm. For as long as i can remember Mia Hamm was the face of American Women’s soccer and rightfully so because the 38 year old former striker’s career is one of the most decorated not only in the women’s category, but in the entire history of the sport.

Yeah i know that thats a pretty bold statement but once you consider Hamm’s achievements, you will realise just how talented she was.  Hamm’s international career spanned 17 years where she scored 158 goals in 275 appearances for the United States.  Read more... (417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

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The CBF has named Mano Menezes as Brazil‘s new coach. The 48 year-old replaced Carlos Dunga as the Selecao’s new coach after he accepted the Brazilian football confederations offer yesterday morning.

Now, i will be frank and say that i do not know anything about Mano. In fact the first time i heard of him was only a few days ago. My only question and i know i echo many people’s concern when i say this, is whether Mano can do what Dunga could not.  Read more... (290 words, 1 image, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)

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The FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup quarter finalists are now known. The 8 teams that will battle it out for for a place in the semi finals are: hosts Germany, Colombia, Sweden, Korea DPR, Mexico, Nigeria, USA and People’s Republic Korea.

Going into the last match day for the group fixtures, a lot of focus was on Group C and Group D where all teams stood a good chance of qualifying. In Group C, however, it was a all about who would top the group as both Mexico and Nigeria were virtually guaranteed a quarters slot after both teams won and drew their opening two games.  Read more... (371 words, 1 image, estimated 1:29 mins reading time)

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The just concluded FIFA Mens World Cup was a major success much that it stole the limelight from another equally important FIFA tournament that begun only days after the historic 2010 Finals.

The FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup in Germany has already seen the likes of Korea Republic , Korea Democratic People’s Rupublic and hosts Germany qualify for the Quarter finals. Now, i was  just as shocked as you are right now when i found out about this just a few days ago.

For those of you thoroughly interested in all aspects of the beautiful game, i can assure you that you have not missed much ok may be  a few breath taking goals, however,  there are still plenty of games and goals to come.  Read more... (399 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

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Ghana’s  history making national football team coach Milovan Rajevac has voiced his desire to stay on as the Black Stars manager despite receiving lucrative offers from a number of European club’s. It was rather obvious that after such a successful display from his youthful squad, the 56 year old Serbian international would attract offers from the games finest club’s and countries.

However, Rajevac has stated that he has no intentions to leave the West African nation just yet. The Black Stars were Africa’s heroes despite their painful quarter-final loss to Uruguay (although it felt a lot worse after the final whistle).  Read more... (439 words, 1 image, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

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