World Football Columns
Ghana
Wanted: Manager To Take Ghana Into The Stratosphere
Despite the cruel intervention of fate, in the World Cup quarter-finals, Ghana, under Milovan Rajevac, earned a place on the global stage. Now that their mentor has moved on, the young squad awaits the Ghanian FA’s choice of successor. Chris Mann reveals the top candidates for the post. Continue reading
Over A Pint — Mikel Arteta & Making Sense Of The Rules of Eligibility
Here we go again. Over A Pint is back and once again we’re talking about the travails of the Three Lions. It seems that they really can drive you to drink. This time the debate has been sparked by the willingness of Mikel Arteta to play for England. Even though he’s just been ruled ineligible, the ever increasing amount of foreign players in international squads begs the question of just where club football ends and the international variety begins. Continue reading
The long winding road
While South Africa is anxious to welcome the World Cup and millions dream of Ghana or Ivory Coast as champions, the continent needs a step forward. But the latest events in Cape Verde show how far off the African football is from its Europe counterpart, organization-wise. And it’s mostly about money. Continue reading
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