At the time of writing these lines the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa is in its fiercest
course. No better backdrop could have been envisaged for concluding my research. An …

The FIFA 2010 Football World Cup hosted by South Africa will be the first World Cup to be
held on African soil. It presents a historic opportunity to import the World Cup to areas on the …

For millions of people around the globe, football is an important part of every-day life.
Similarly, many African governments have found in international football competitions one of …

The awarding of soccer World Cup 2010 to South Africa was hailed as a great" victory" for
the African continent and the cause of much celebration. It heightened expectations not only …

Abstract The 2010 football World Cup heralded a new era, welcoming the sporting
community's largest event to Africa for the first time As the organization that oversees the …

On 10 May 1994, the festivities for Nelson Mandela's presidential inauguration included a
soccer match between South Africa and Zambia at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. At halftime …

The awarding of World Cup 2010 to South Africa was hailed as a great 'victory'for the African
continent and the cause of much celebration. It heightened expectations not only about the …

Since football/soccer's introduction into Africa by colonial settlers, teachers, missionaries,
and soldiers in the 1860s, the sport has become the most popular game on the African …

In less than one year, South Africa will be the proud host of the 2010 World Cup. To many,
this privilege is a mere formality of the Cup. Indeed, hosting the World Cup is an honor, but …

This article explored how the dynamics of the global political economy influences
international games, such as, the FIFA World Cup. It further examined the extent of …