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The Most High Tech World Cup. Ever.
During the Knock Out Phase of the cup I had the opportunity to visit restricted parts of Soccer City. The tour began in the Stadium’s Media Center and ended in a broadcasting set in the Cup’s International Broadcasting Center. The Media Center had computers for journalists and included a McCafe. Though we were not allowed [...]
1 Star Outshines 50: History Repeats Itself.
Kingston and the Black Star Defenders should have been the men of the match as they stopped all advances by the American team. The goal awarded to the U.S from the penalty kick was unfortunately unavoidable.
Standing Outside: Writing Challenges
Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina speaks about the challenges of overcoming the fear of ‘rocking the boat’ through writing.
People’s Game in Ghana
Ghana has made it through the first round! Footage of Ghanaians arriving in South Africa and of the Black Star’s win against Serbia
My First Black Stars Game at the World Cup
Boateng vs Boateng. Both bothers went to sleep late last night happy as their respective teams made it to the second round of the 2010 World Cup.
Can the World Cup Trump All Boundaries?
A Muslim Cleric plans to ban showings of the World Cup in Northern Kenya.
Nigeria going to FIFA’s Hope Festival 2010 – Football for Social Change
Unlike the FIFA World Cup the Hope Festival games will have no referees. Disputes will be handled by teams together through dialogue.
WWDD – What Would Drogba Do if Cote D’Ivoire Won the 2010 Cup?
What Would Drogba Do if Cote D’Ivoire Won the 2010 Cup?
African Footballers Star in Sexy World Cup Photoshoot – Selling Football to the Masses
“FIFA needs to make this the mandatory ball playing gear. They would sell out on tickets in less than 2 days” – Anonymous
Football’s ability to unite – Could you Imagine a Free World Cup?
While South Africans and other nationals around the world are struggling to pay for expensive FIFA World Cup tickets, Gaza is currently hosting its own Football World Cup. All the matches are free and any donations given by spectators are used to support youth sports and conflict resolution in the Gaza area.
Ivorian Footballer Drogba named one of 2010 Time 100 Heroes
Didier Drogba is powerful both on and off the pitch according to a recent article in Time Magazine.
African Football Archives
World Cup 2010 Websites, Blogs, Multimedia and various Archives / Resources.
Will the Real, Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song Please Stand Up?
When you Google World Cup Song or FIFA 2010 Song various tracks pop up, the majority are headlined by musicians from the developed world.
