Specualtion is swirling that Guus Hiddink will be in charge of the Ivory Coast soon. The rumour is closer to becoming truth now after the Ivory Coast fired current coach Vahid Halilhodzic today opening the position. Talk has been ramping up for a change since the poor showing at the African Cup of Nations last month.
Ivory Coast football federation president Jacques Anouma, speaking on national television, said "This Saturday I brought Vahid Halilhodzic's contract to an end because one of the aims that was set for him was not reached and that was to win the 2010 African Nations Cup."
The Dutchman is under contract with Russia until the summer, when he will take over as Turkey coach. However, Guus Hiddink recently revealed Didier Drogba, who he managed at Chelsea last season, has pleaded with him to take charge.
"The interest from Ivory Coast is real, but first I have to analyse the situation," Hiddink told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. "I need to solve some matters before making my decision."
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mexico smash Bolivia 5-0 in San Francisco
The first of eleven World Cup warmups was a work of art for Mexico and if things get better from here lookout as Mexico will be looking to make some waves in South Africa.
On Wednesday Mexico met Bolivia in San Francisco to open their spring play. Even though they were missing such stars as Ochoa, Marquez, Giovani dos Santos, Guardado and Omar Bravo, the team never missed a beat as they were all over Bolivia right from the opening whistle.
Bolivia was outclassed immediately and Mexico wasted no time in jumping ahead. In fact the match was basically over in twenty minutes by which time Mexico already were leading 4-0. A 2nd minute goal from Pablo Barrera opened the floodgates. Javier Hernandez grabbed two goals and Braulio Luna added another as Mexico raced out to the delight of the pro Mexico crowd.
The night was a celebration from there as the Mexican flare was evident. Only six minutes into the second half it was 5-0 and Mexico put it in cruise control from there coasting to the five goal victory.
Next up for coach Javier Aguirre's side will be on March 3rd when they face New Zealand.
On Wednesday Mexico met Bolivia in San Francisco to open their spring play. Even though they were missing such stars as Ochoa, Marquez, Giovani dos Santos, Guardado and Omar Bravo, the team never missed a beat as they were all over Bolivia right from the opening whistle.
Bolivia was outclassed immediately and Mexico wasted no time in jumping ahead. In fact the match was basically over in twenty minutes by which time Mexico already were leading 4-0. A 2nd minute goal from Pablo Barrera opened the floodgates. Javier Hernandez grabbed two goals and Braulio Luna added another as Mexico raced out to the delight of the pro Mexico crowd.
The night was a celebration from there as the Mexican flare was evident. Only six minutes into the second half it was 5-0 and Mexico put it in cruise control from there coasting to the five goal victory.
Next up for coach Javier Aguirre's side will be on March 3rd when they face New Zealand.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Turkey names Guus Hiddink as their next head coach
Turkey looks ready to move ahead after the disappointment of missing out on South Africa 2010 and have reached a deal to name Guus Hiddink as the new man in charge. Hiddink is currently in charge of Russia (who also missed the World Cup) will step down in the summer. Guus Hiddink will formally take the reigns of Turkey beginning August 1st.
"Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Mahmut Ozgener and TFF vice-president Lutfi Aribogan flew to Amsterdam to finalise the negotiations with Hiddink. The 63-year-old experienced coach agreed to a two-year contract with an option for a further two years."
Guus Hiddink, who won six Eredivisie titles as PSV Eindhoven coach, also led Holland to the World Cup semifinals in 1998 and South Korea in 2002, as well as lifting the FA Cup with Chelsea during a brief term in charge last season.
"Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Mahmut Ozgener and TFF vice-president Lutfi Aribogan flew to Amsterdam to finalise the negotiations with Hiddink. The 63-year-old experienced coach agreed to a two-year contract with an option for a further two years."
Guus Hiddink, who won six Eredivisie titles as PSV Eindhoven coach, also led Holland to the World Cup semifinals in 1998 and South Korea in 2002, as well as lifting the FA Cup with Chelsea during a brief term in charge last season.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Egypt takes 2010 African Cup of Nations
Egypt won their third consecutive African Cup of Nations as they slipped by Ghane 1-0 Sunday. Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagui scored the winner with only 5 minutes left to play breaking the hearts of the Ghana fans. The goal was the 5th of the African Cup of Nations for Nagui with all of them coming as a substitute. He never played much more than half an hour in any match at the tournament. Talk about "Super Sub"!
Ghana brought an injury riddled squad to the Cup, but achieved great success reaching their first final since 1992. They fought Egypt to a stalemate in the Final with the Nagui goal being the only major chance they allowed.
The title extended Egypt's unbeaten run to 19 matches. Ghana hopes to be healthier as the World Cup approaches. They were drawn into Group D with Germany, Serbia and Australia. Egypt were eliminated during World Cup qualifying by Algeria.
Ghana brought an injury riddled squad to the Cup, but achieved great success reaching their first final since 1992. They fought Egypt to a stalemate in the Final with the Nagui goal being the only major chance they allowed.
The title extended Egypt's unbeaten run to 19 matches. Ghana hopes to be healthier as the World Cup approaches. They were drawn into Group D with Germany, Serbia and Australia. Egypt were eliminated during World Cup qualifying by Algeria.
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