Nyantakyi makes case for more African slots at World Cup
Posted On Friday, 18th January 2013
Nyantakyi wants more World Cup places for Africa
Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi has backed calls for Africa to be given more qualifying slots at the World Cup than the current five places.
Africa has five places in the 32-team World Cup, compared to 13 from Europe, up to five from Asia and up to five from South America.
But Nyantakyi added that Ghana’s run to the quarterfinals of the last World Cup has ”enhanced the reputation of African teams” after throwing his support behind Cameroonian Football Federation president, Mohammed Iya’s demand for an increase in qualifying slots.
The Black Stars came close to a semi-final place at the 2012 World Cup but lost their quarter final clash on penalties.
Iya says half of the European teams that earn a spot at soccer’s premier tournament are no better than many African teams adding that Africa’s federations are ”convinced we deserve more.”
Source: Ghana FA
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We no z Gh who can go forward to ask more not da so called Zambia or wateva they call demselves
Eh? How can this be referred to as “making a case”? If this is all they are going to tell FIFA, then they better forget it cos there is nothing compelling in what they are saying.
eiii Nyantakyi,i hope you are not saying this because you have realized it will be extremely difficult,if not impossible, for Gh to qualify for the 2014 WC.
Since there a 6 confederations, 5 from each confederation should be able to go including the host nation and the champions. That is 32 teams and would be fair.
The level football in some continents are nothing to write home about(the Oceania my apologies), they will just add to the numbers.
Africa has a case because we have proven beyond doubts that we have come of age.
Nonsense talk. When u Africans can’t organize your FAs well? So so bribery, corruption and mismanagement
Ghana’s nightmare continues…..ZAAAMBIAAA!!!
TWEAA, WITH OUR GARBAGE QUALITY OF SOCCER? FIX THE AFCON SCHEDULE SO IT LINES UP WITH THE EURO LEAGUES. MONEY TALKS!
Oh Ghanasoccernet, was the world cup in south africa played in 2012?
Mr editor pls the world cup was not in 2012
The Black Stars came close to a semi-final place at the 2012 World Cup but lost their quarter final clash on penalties.
@Ogya remove the 2 @ the end of the figuer and replace it with 0.rewrite
oh fa presdo paaa, so if africa wants more slots, what should south america ask for. What a joke. Spend time doing ur actual job instead of leading people into ur personal fallacy. U twat.