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Missing Piece For SA2010?

Missing Piece For SA2010?

WHETHER they are currently injured, out of favour or on the fringes of the Socceroos squad, who should Pim Verbeek draft in for the 2010 finals in South Africa? 16 Apr 2009
Our Guide To Your South Africa 2010 Trip

Our Guide To Your South Africa 2010 Trip

EXCLUSIVE: The invasion of Socceroo fans to South Africa for World Cup 2010 is already being planned – but who are offering travel packages and which one is right for you? 8 Apr 2009
Interpol Consulted on World Cup Security

Interpol Consulted on World Cup Security

WORLD Cup 2010 organisers are working with Interpol to protect South Africa from a repeat of the recent terrorist attacks on cricketers in Pakistan. 13 Mar 2009
World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

The organisers of the 2010 World Cup have once again insisted the tournament will go ahead as planned in South Africa as they prepared to put on sale the first batch of tickets on Friday. 19 Feb 2009
A-League's New Africa Link

A-League's New Africa Link

EXCLUSIVE: The success of African-born players Eugene Dadi and Kofi Danning could see a pipeline of undiscovered gems adorning the A-League in the next few years. 16 Jan 2009
Pressure on Cup Hosts, Warns Okocha

Pressure on Cup Hosts, Warns Okocha

Former Nigeria midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha says that South Africa's performance at the 2010 World Cup is of paramount importance if they are to host a successful tournament. 11 Dec 2008
FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

Football's world governing body FIFA says the question of South Africa not hosting the 2010 World Cup should by now be forgotten. 25 Nov 2008
Santana 'Very Happy' With Confederations Cup Draw

Santana 'Very Happy' With Confederations Cup Draw

SOUTH Africa coach Joel Santana was predictably upbeat after drawing New Zealand, Iraq and Spain in Group A of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in Johannesburg. 23 Nov 2008
Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

FIFA have admitted they have taken out insurance in case the 2010 World Cup does not go ahead in South Africa but insist there is no danger of the tournament not going ahead in the country. 25 Oct 2008
Egypt Among Seeds for African Draw

Egypt Among Seeds for African Draw

African champions Egypt are one of five seeded teams that have been unveiled by world governing body FIFA for the final round of World Cup qualifying on the continent. 15 Oct 2008
Blatter Stands By South Africa for 2010

Blatter Stands By South Africa for 2010

PRETORIA, September 14 (World Cup) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Sunday moved to reassure South Africans that the country will be capable of staging a successful World Cup in two years' time. 15 Sep 2008
McCarthy Blasts South Africa Chiefs

McCarthy Blasts South Africa Chiefs

SOUTH Africa striker Benni McCarthy has lambasted his country's football administrators, blaming them for the national team's demise on the world stage. 1 Aug 2008
Socceroos To Face European Double

Socceroos To Face European Double

THE Socceroos will play friendlies in Europe against South Africa and the Netherlands as part of preparations for the next round of World Cup qualifiers. 7 Jul 2008

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