South Africa 2010.....The Unofficial World Cup Blog

Yes, it is almost on us this much anticipated World Cup on African soil. While the qualified teams are making last minute preparations for the 'greatest sport' spectacle on earth (I stand to be corrected), I have decided to give a little spice to the occasion. My views may be  unpopular in some quarters but I've got to air them anyway. Here it is for you football crazy fans. 

After all said and done, the FIFA World Cup will be staged on African soil for the first time. South Africa 2010 will be a remarkable World Cup for Africa in particular and the globe in general. Despite detractors from some parts of the football world, South Africa 2010 is a reality and it will show case the best of African culture and good football artistry. Now to matters on the field of play.

It has been a tradition for Europe to undermine and write-off the challenge of other football teams. I think this time the table has turned; roles reversed in this uncharted African terrain.

I will start my blog with one of the most controversial of subjects; The Perennial Underachievers.

The Perennial Underachievers

Every FIFA World Cup has its fair share of teams that never live up to expectations, the tag of favourites seem to weigh these teams  down as their performance in the tournament is nothing but dismal. The World Cup is never complete without a team or teams who carry the hopes of their nation(s) only to fall short of glory when it matters. Most football pundits label these teams going into the tournament as ‘favourites’ but the ‘underachievers’ tag is quick to stick when the ‘favourites’ falter. My first port of call will be Europe, Spain to be precise.