The greatest showmanship in the World is here. History has been made! Africa has arrived. The word is KENAKO, and yes the spirit of Ubuntu is already showing itself in EGOLI, the land of gold. Mzansi is hosting the biggest event in the World, the rainbow nation is indeed very colorful. That is why a group of young people are using this auspicious time to introduce you to a new thing to spice your soccer life.

This is introducing www.mysoccertalk.com/forum. This is not exclusively for the World Cup but is there a better time to start such a site than now? The atmosphere is electric and even though we will be focusing on our normal leagues, competitions and the likes; it is an honor to start off with the World Cup about to be kicked off in a matter of hours at the Soccer City in Johannesburg South Africa.

The website has a forum where hot football topics will be debated by lovers of the beautiful game. The kind of topics you will be seeing on this forum are going to be controversial, fun and with a lot of life in them. This is borne out of different mailing lists that have been existing for a long time and a need to consolidate the lists into one. This is also to get like minds into a forum where it is only about soccer.

Expect to meet your match in great football minds and analysis that are sure to blow your minds. We will not be vulgar but I must warn you that it can get cheeky . The website is also going to be running a blog with articles from talented soccer minds on various hot topics from the past and present. You will also be able to have your say and get your article online to audiences you have never thought of before.

We will have fun together, and that is the least I can promise you. So, what are you waiting for? Go on to www.mysoccertalk.com/forum and register to start kicking balls. Topics are already trending and your thoughts are needed. This is no time to be quiet, when the premiership and other leagues kick off, it will get hotter but yeah it is the World Cup people. Lets do it!

And yes, I must add that the same Soccer City where the World will kick off is located in Soweto. Soweto, the slum where many South Africans paid the supreme price to ensure freedom for their nation. Same Soweto that is so looked down on is now the Chief corner stone. It is the same place that will forever boast of being the first place to host a World Cup match in Africa.

As we welcome the whole World to Mzansi, to South Africa and to Africa. We also welcome you to www.mysoccertalk.com. Please invite your friends and spread the word. We want you to be active, so please feel free to start your own topics.
The main website- www.mysoccertalk.com is still under development. Once it is done, the whole picture will be clearer as we will be having lots of features.
Happy deliberation!

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria and Microsoft Nigeria are proud to announce The Alternative 2.0, the event that highlights the need for young Nigerians to redirect their energy – from cybercrime – towards positive online opportunities. The event is free and open to all, but you must RSVP through FaceBook or by eMail to info[at]pinigeria.org.

The event holds on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10am (Green Carpet reception at 9am) at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos. Featuring Cobhams Asuquo (producer, ‘Maga No Need Pay’), MI, Rooftop MCs, Modele, Bez, Wordsmith, Kemi Adetiba (director, ‘Maga No Need Pay’ video), Deolu Akinyemi (discussing Alternatives to Cybercrime) and Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (award-winning author, I Do Not Come To You By Chance)!

We will provide updates on MISSPIN activities to date, announce new activities and thank the outgoing MISSPIN Ambassadors, the new Call for MISSPIN Ambassadors will be announced at the event. For more information, see flyers and watch out for the radio and TV adverts or visit www.pinigeria.org.

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Main Auditorium, University of Lagos