Following the African Nations Cup attack in Angola that targeted the Togo football team, doubts have been raised about the security at this summer's World Cup.
This is surely unfair on South Africa, as while it may have security shortfalls, these can not be ascertained from something that occurred in the same continent. If a similar event happened in Europe ahead of a European-based World Cup, the reaction would have been very different.
Anyway, Hull City manager Phil Brown, said: "This throws a question mark against next summer's World Cup.
"You simply cannot put the safety of players, officials and fans at the slightest risk. That is totally unacceptable.
"I have two players - Daniel Cousin and Seyi Olofinjana - on duty (at the African Nations Cup) and I want them back home here with us as quickly as possible."
In a response to the incident in Angola, World Cup chief organiser Danny Jordan, attempted to distance South Africa from the shocking incident, which left the bus driver dead and two players injured. He said: "It has no impact on our World Cup. The world understands that sovereign countries are responsible for their own safety and security and to say what happened in Angola impacts on the World Cup in South Africa is the same as suggesting that when a bomb goes off in Spain, it threatens London's ability to host the next Olympics.
"It is nonsensical for South Africa to be tainted with what happens in Angola, which is not even one of our neighbouring countries."
Saturday, 9 January 2010
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