This is a good opportunity for countries to show their future national teams. Spain & Brazil are some of the favorites to win it all! After analyzing Brazilian Olympic football team and watch them play too, you might think other teams have no chance at all. Spain, current Euro and World cup champs are expected to maybe dominate London with their sexy or boring, (depending on where you are from) style of play. Brazil the Samba boys will dance probably all the way to the finals while expect Spain to knock it around until you wonder why you didn't watch the game at home.
Spain despite the high expectations lost to Japan by a lone goal. Red card not an excuse at all because it came after the goal had been scored and Spain had enough time to come back, but in vain. It is not a good start but as a good team that everyone wants to beat, Spain ought to prepare for a rough ride onward. Whoever they play next, Spain better not drop points. Many teams are prepared for this tournament. In the history of the Olympics, the underdogs have been favored. Nigeria 08 runners up, Paraguay 08 runners up, Cameroon 00, Nigeria 96, Soviet Union 88, Czech 80 etc.
The 2012 Olympics is full of underdogs and the powerhouse teams are the minorities. Some of the underdogs that might cause upsets are, Morocco, Senegal, Switzerland, Japan and Korea. These underdogs are driven by the fact that there are less powerhouse teams and their chance to prosper is increased. The few powerhouse teams in the tournament are Brazil, Spain and Egypt. Brazil won against Egypt but only the first half by capitalizing from defensive blunders by the Egyptian defenders. The Samba boys are great and might win the tournament, BUT didn't seem to handle pressure well hence Egypt scored the 2 goals and almost had more.
The Samba boys better dance carefully and more aggressive! The opponents are warm-blooded, young, aggressive and have nothing to lose against the Samba boys! By the way!, watch out for my brothers from Africa with protruding muscles, speedy, aggressiveness like a lioness and yearn for a bright future in football!
This is going to be an interesting and entertaining Olympic football! Don't blink!!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Whole New World
Summer is here and people are getting married like there is no tomorrow! I am surprised because of my Kenyan culture in which having finished college allows you to get a job and get settled before you think of getting married. Boys have to prepare to work hard after college and be ready to pay the dowry. Marriage is cool so long someone is sure they can handle life as someone's husband or wife.
Questions are there to ask when you see young people tying knots. What's the main motive for getting married? How prepared are they to be married? Are they relying on HOPE, that things will workout well or they are ready for a whole new life? It sucks to talk about the U.S divorce rate but it's too high to be ignored. I hope young people are getting married to last but not to learn a lesson. A sweet marriage only happens once!
I love getting introduced into a new culture, living in it, learning from it, and supplementing my Kenyan culture with it. Honestly, the new culture has enabled me to appreciate my culture even more. Sometimes you don't learn to appreciate what you have until you encounter something new.
I am for the marriage and one day when I'm ready and with God's timing, I will tie the knot! Hello my fellow youth! Please make sure you understand what LOVE really is before you get married. I hope many of us aren't rushing marriage to regret later. I am still studying LOVE and I will let her know when I am ready. Oh well, it's summer time and the weather is warm for weddings!
It's not that I am confused, but I am intrigued and flabbergasted!! For sure I am in a whole new world that I like and respect.
Questions are there to ask when you see young people tying knots. What's the main motive for getting married? How prepared are they to be married? Are they relying on HOPE, that things will workout well or they are ready for a whole new life? It sucks to talk about the U.S divorce rate but it's too high to be ignored. I hope young people are getting married to last but not to learn a lesson. A sweet marriage only happens once!
I love getting introduced into a new culture, living in it, learning from it, and supplementing my Kenyan culture with it. Honestly, the new culture has enabled me to appreciate my culture even more. Sometimes you don't learn to appreciate what you have until you encounter something new.
I am for the marriage and one day when I'm ready and with God's timing, I will tie the knot! Hello my fellow youth! Please make sure you understand what LOVE really is before you get married. I hope many of us aren't rushing marriage to regret later. I am still studying LOVE and I will let her know when I am ready. Oh well, it's summer time and the weather is warm for weddings!
It's not that I am confused, but I am intrigued and flabbergasted!! For sure I am in a whole new world that I like and respect.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Footballer on 2 Wheels!
God is the source of all talents and gifts! I am lucky to have been playing soccer since age 5 and plans on playing till old age! Through soccer I have achieved a lot and my future looks bright because of it. Why not see someone else develop and change another person's life through soccer? For this to happen I need to work, work really hard and prayers will be highly appreciated.
Football is very big in Africa but without education, only very few can benefit from it. Therefore there is need to see football and education grow together simultaneously. Soccer is overwhelmed by Basketball, football and Lacrosse here in the US. Each one of these countries, need soccer and education, and what if they worked together and each country gets whatever it needs. You may say US doesn't need soccer, but it does because not everyone in the country can play football, basketball or Lacrosse. Africa needs education for sure!
I am blessed with a bicycle and I have been using it to start my Soccer&Education4US&Kenya Project! As the US is learning soccer, many would go to school in Kenya. My bicycle has taken me to several offices for meetings with motivating people. I am not sure how many more miles I need to ride for this project to become a success. Only God knows how this is gonna work out and my effort plus your contribution plays a big role. As long my bike stays "healthy" and the ball rolling, many will learn and satisfaction will be expressed.
Stay tuned in for more on this project on MY BLOG, TWITTER & FACEBOOK!
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Football is very big in Africa but without education, only very few can benefit from it. Therefore there is need to see football and education grow together simultaneously. Soccer is overwhelmed by Basketball, football and Lacrosse here in the US. Each one of these countries, need soccer and education, and what if they worked together and each country gets whatever it needs. You may say US doesn't need soccer, but it does because not everyone in the country can play football, basketball or Lacrosse. Africa needs education for sure!
I am blessed with a bicycle and I have been using it to start my Soccer&Education4US&Kenya Project! As the US is learning soccer, many would go to school in Kenya. My bicycle has taken me to several offices for meetings with motivating people. I am not sure how many more miles I need to ride for this project to become a success. Only God knows how this is gonna work out and my effort plus your contribution plays a big role. As long my bike stays "healthy" and the ball rolling, many will learn and satisfaction will be expressed.
Stay tuned in for more on this project on MY BLOG, TWITTER & FACEBOOK!
Do you have anything to say?
Monday, July 2, 2012
All about Spanish Football
Euro 2012 was very interesting! Few people thought Spain would retain the silverware. Some called Spain, new team, inexperienced, BORING??, and unpredictable. Spanish football proved to be exquisite and they are the King of football in the entire globe!! Casilla, Xavi and Iniesta as usual were pure geniuses while Jordi Alba was the new kid everyone was and left talking about. How about the legend, Fernardo Torres!! He neither needed lots of playing time nor many goals to win the golden boot. Spanish team was soooo good it made Torres look like a pure genius by doing less to earn gold! You might say teams like France, Dutch, Germany, Portugal and Italy have a bright future, but dont forget Spain still has Pique, De Gea, Cesc, Jordi Alba, Juan Mata and Villa, all whom seem to have what it takes to continue Spanish dominance in football.
I won't be surprised if Spain keeps on dominating the world football with their sexy style of playing which leaves the opponent lost like a minute grain in the sand. In every game, the Spaniards made the opponent look bad, ask Italy and France!! It will take quite a lot for someone to come up with a style of playing that beats the Spanish Sexy Style (Triple 'S')
I'm a passionate footballer, and Spanish football has proved that football requires more brain than muscles! Brain is for efficiency and toughness, while muscles are just for fierceness! Kudos Spain and keep the world talking about and loving your style of football ;)
I won't be surprised if Spain keeps on dominating the world football with their sexy style of playing which leaves the opponent lost like a minute grain in the sand. In every game, the Spaniards made the opponent look bad, ask Italy and France!! It will take quite a lot for someone to come up with a style of playing that beats the Spanish Sexy Style (Triple 'S')
I'm a passionate footballer, and Spanish football has proved that football requires more brain than muscles! Brain is for efficiency and toughness, while muscles are just for fierceness! Kudos Spain and keep the world talking about and loving your style of football ;)
Monday, June 25, 2012
EURO 2012 is Heating up!!
As the end nears, the Euro 12 becomes more interesting and tougher. We saw some upsets of the Dutch and maybe France and Russia who had a point to proof. We saw some surprises by the Greece and new Spain whom not many thought would make it this far. Spain was questionable due to many changes from the previous Euro and World cup winning squads. They also lacked some key guys who would pose a great threat to defenders upfront, for instance David Villa.
Portugal and Spain will be an interesting game!! The last time these two teams played, Portugal demolished the World Champions-Spain-by 4 goals to 1!! In that game each team had its best squad but Portugal outclassed Spain. In this tournament, Spain has been excellent so far playing relaxed and well crafted football. Unfortunately some people see it as Boring football. Really??? Portugal has hustled their way through into the semi finals and their best player seem to have picked up the pace and urgency. The Flashy and Menace Cristano Ronaldo might be a really tough task for Spain. Portugal just like Spain is playing really well as a team, ask the Dutch!! It'll be a really competitive match but I think Portugal wants it more than Spain, however, Spain seems to be on historical mission, defending the Euro trophy to keep company the World cup trophy in the cabinet.
Germany Vs Italy!!! Two great teams and whoever wins between these two will win it all!! Each team have some key players to rely on for big GOALS and plays!! Germany has Klose, Neuer and Podolski while Italy has Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli. Both teams are well rounded, from defense through midfield to attacking. After beating England in the penalty shout-out, Italy looks the favorite to make it to the finals. Germany beat Greece but not without Greece fighting back. Germany better work on their defense because the Italian attackers are hungry for goals. Watch out for Mario because he wouldn't wanna ask "why me?", if he misses several scoring chances. Germany would have more days of rest, so they might be ready to give it all!! Sorry to say they might be a little rusty. Another tough game but I think Italy is more prepared for it than Germany.
Don't miss the EURO 12 Hot and very competitive semi finals on ESPN!! Who do you think will make it to the Finals? :)
Portugal and Spain will be an interesting game!! The last time these two teams played, Portugal demolished the World Champions-Spain-by 4 goals to 1!! In that game each team had its best squad but Portugal outclassed Spain. In this tournament, Spain has been excellent so far playing relaxed and well crafted football. Unfortunately some people see it as Boring football. Really??? Portugal has hustled their way through into the semi finals and their best player seem to have picked up the pace and urgency. The Flashy and Menace Cristano Ronaldo might be a really tough task for Spain. Portugal just like Spain is playing really well as a team, ask the Dutch!! It'll be a really competitive match but I think Portugal wants it more than Spain, however, Spain seems to be on historical mission, defending the Euro trophy to keep company the World cup trophy in the cabinet.
Germany Vs Italy!!! Two great teams and whoever wins between these two will win it all!! Each team have some key players to rely on for big GOALS and plays!! Germany has Klose, Neuer and Podolski while Italy has Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli. Both teams are well rounded, from defense through midfield to attacking. After beating England in the penalty shout-out, Italy looks the favorite to make it to the finals. Germany beat Greece but not without Greece fighting back. Germany better work on their defense because the Italian attackers are hungry for goals. Watch out for Mario because he wouldn't wanna ask "why me?", if he misses several scoring chances. Germany would have more days of rest, so they might be ready to give it all!! Sorry to say they might be a little rusty. Another tough game but I think Italy is more prepared for it than Germany.
Don't miss the EURO 12 Hot and very competitive semi finals on ESPN!! Who do you think will make it to the Finals? :)
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Trip Maine 2012
My friend was tying the knot on the other side of America, Maine state. The state is quite far north and unique in several ways. I went at the right time when the weather was great, warm at day time and cool at night. We had bonfire for 4 consecutive nights, something I haven't done at all for the few years I have been in the U.S. I was thankful to be in Maine, because it felt like a vacation, peace of mind, sharing testimonies with great friends like Ryan and Danni Mcfee (great couple). The parents of the bride were great company to spend time with. The weather was the best part for me. U.S is an extreme world but I just realized how a place afar can be precious.
Some great things about Maine were: simple way of life, stress-free weather, quiet, spacious, organic food and hospitable people. If you have a friend there, it would be a nice place for summer vacation because it's away from crazy urban life, has kind people, nice summer weather, enough quiet room to roam around and green is precious (forests)
Maine is a wonderful place, but a few weaknesses. Isolation for sure since it's on the other side of America. Very few people and with so many trees in huge forests. There weren't many people to mingle with but the few present made the time precious. I saw more dead animals than live ones. Eww!
My best part in Maine was being in my friend's wedding. It was one of the simple, sincere and love-filled weddings I have been in or to. May God bless Lucas and Rebecca Grudda's marriage. Maybe I should get married soon (4yrs) :)
Single-aspiring Ladies, can you buy this? I am simple, God-fearing, honest, respectful, fun, sporty, soccer player/coach and you might think I'm handsome. ;)
Make life FUN as much as YOU can!!!! #YOLO
Some great things about Maine were: simple way of life, stress-free weather, quiet, spacious, organic food and hospitable people. If you have a friend there, it would be a nice place for summer vacation because it's away from crazy urban life, has kind people, nice summer weather, enough quiet room to roam around and green is precious (forests)
Maine is a wonderful place, but a few weaknesses. Isolation for sure since it's on the other side of America. Very few people and with so many trees in huge forests. There weren't many people to mingle with but the few present made the time precious. I saw more dead animals than live ones. Eww!
My best part in Maine was being in my friend's wedding. It was one of the simple, sincere and love-filled weddings I have been in or to. May God bless Lucas and Rebecca Grudda's marriage. Maybe I should get married soon (4yrs) :)
Single-aspiring Ladies, can you buy this? I am simple, God-fearing, honest, respectful, fun, sporty, soccer player/coach and you might think I'm handsome. ;)
Make life FUN as much as YOU can!!!! #YOLO
Thursday, June 7, 2012
EURO 2012 Futbol Tourney
No more waiting! The major football tournament in Europe kicks off tomorrow, hosts Ukraine and Poland. Europe is arguably the king of football and it has the most powerful and prominent professional teams in the globe. Players from different European countries will do whatever it takes to patriotically represent their countries.
EURO 2012 will hardly have underdogs because almost every team has developed in football in the last few years. Most teams know each other pretty well so the competition will be really stiff and surprisingly some football powerhouse will be upset by the "underdogs." Spain will be the defending champion but I don't see her successfully defending the trophy.
Some well established teams will be out to make a HUGE mark and probably win the entire tourney. Some of these giants are Germany, Netherlands, Spain and England. Some upcoming and young teams like France, Italy, Ukraine, Russia and Portugal, will try to prove a point but mostly show what their football future looks like. Every team has a weapon (key player) but football is a team game so the supporting cast has to facilitate the progress of the team in the EURO 2012.
It's hard for me to make a prediction of who will win it all, but I have a few teams that I greatly feel have a good shot at winning it ALL! France is upcoming, young, skillful and with a lot of fury. Spain is skillful, well experienced and plays "SEXY FOOTBALL." Netherlands is quality, very experienced and reminisces on the previous WORLD CUP FINAL 2010 loss against Spain. Teams like Croatia, Ukraine, Poland and Russia will be in it to cause upset but I don't see any of them taking the silverware home!
My EURO 2012 winner will be, France or Netherlands or Germany or Portugal. Fingers crossed because it is going to be a hot, really competitive and fun EURO 2012. ENJOY the beautiful game of Football!!!!
All games live on ESPN!! I can also give you a link to watch for free. JUST ASK FOR IT! :)
EURO 2012 will hardly have underdogs because almost every team has developed in football in the last few years. Most teams know each other pretty well so the competition will be really stiff and surprisingly some football powerhouse will be upset by the "underdogs." Spain will be the defending champion but I don't see her successfully defending the trophy.
Some well established teams will be out to make a HUGE mark and probably win the entire tourney. Some of these giants are Germany, Netherlands, Spain and England. Some upcoming and young teams like France, Italy, Ukraine, Russia and Portugal, will try to prove a point but mostly show what their football future looks like. Every team has a weapon (key player) but football is a team game so the supporting cast has to facilitate the progress of the team in the EURO 2012.
It's hard for me to make a prediction of who will win it all, but I have a few teams that I greatly feel have a good shot at winning it ALL! France is upcoming, young, skillful and with a lot of fury. Spain is skillful, well experienced and plays "SEXY FOOTBALL." Netherlands is quality, very experienced and reminisces on the previous WORLD CUP FINAL 2010 loss against Spain. Teams like Croatia, Ukraine, Poland and Russia will be in it to cause upset but I don't see any of them taking the silverware home!
My EURO 2012 winner will be, France or Netherlands or Germany or Portugal. Fingers crossed because it is going to be a hot, really competitive and fun EURO 2012. ENJOY the beautiful game of Football!!!!
All games live on ESPN!! I can also give you a link to watch for free. JUST ASK FOR IT! :)
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