THE prices of available airline tickets for flights to SA during next year's World Cup have spiked in recent weeks as travellers scramble to secure a seat.

THE Fifa World Cup Trophy roadshow rolled into Zimbabwe last night with President Mugabe pledging to lead the country in according the iconic symbol of global sport the respect it deserved.

The facilities in Kaduna that hosted some of the games of the recent Fifa Under-17 World Cup would face yet another test as it hosts the final of this year's CBN All Financial Institutions Football Competition, which has been scheduled

THE Soccer World Cup draw on December 4 starts the final countdown to the globe's most watched event, but SA must still overcome crucial challenges if it is to host a successful tournament.

After 45 minutes of play Uwakwe Eke could not hold back his views.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is expected to inject R55 billion into the domestic economy, according to the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

As the days roll by, so is Indian-based Ghanaian forward Abel Hammond peaking in performance, attracting media attention in foreign land, and sending strong signals for his readiness to answer the Black Stars' goal scoring problem.

There are a lot of things that Coach Amodu will not understand. Given the benefit of experience, he may be in a position to, but does lightning now strike twice?

ANXIETY is building up in Mumias ahead of the opening Group C match between The Uganda Cranes and Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Stars on Sunday.

ANXIETY is already building up in Mumias ahead of the opening Group C match between The Uganda Cranes and Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Stars on Sunday.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Rashid Pelpuo has beseeched the sporting populace to exercise restraint regarding the three key Black Stars players who took 'french leave', hours to the team's departure for the Ghana-Angola international friendly in Angola.

The Chairman of the Ghana Beach Sports Association (GBSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, has revealed that all is set for the maiden Media Beach Soccer Cup, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, at the La Beach Resort in Accra.

Slovenian coach Ivo Sajh has dragged Kano Pillars to FIFA over a breach of contract, demanding full compensation as stipulated in his one-year deal with the Nigerian club.

The Gambia Football Association division one fixtures have been released, and this year's super cup clash is dated December 18th as FA cup holders, division two outfit Young Africans, battled it out with premier league holders, Armed Forces as the

Brikama zonal football team on Sunday defeated Lamin by two goals to zero in the on going zonal football championship.

After a long break in the Lower Niumi U-20 tournament, actions will resume on Saturday with Barra Youth Football academy facing Bolton F.C in their first encounter of the tournament.

Defender Erasto Nyoni has failed to travel with Kilimanjaro Stars to Nairobi yesterday following a serious shoulder injury he sustained on Wednesday.

IT is getting clearer that the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, did not know why it hired Coach Shuaibu Amodu who surprisingly qualified Nigeria for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

FORMER national soccer team striker Shaun Bartlett yesterday boldly predicted that leaders SuperSport United would have the domestic premiership title race wrapped up by Christmas.

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation hailed the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his effort and support in ensuring the Super Eagles' qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the Republic