Despite facing a challenging trip to South Africa in Brazil 2014 qualifying, veteran Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw says his players are ready to fight for points in Rustenburg.

New Zealand defender Winston Reid has told FIFA.com he will treasure the memories he made at South Africa 2010 for the rest of his life, ahead of the All Whites beginning their qualification for 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

South Africa 2010 surprise packets New Zealand will begin their tilt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ next month, with a strong and experienced squad named by coach Rick Herbert.

In the absence of South Africa 2010 adidas Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan, his Uruguay strike partner Luis Suarez stepped up to down La Roja with a virtuoso display. 

"England need to be careful, this will not be easy. We’ve seen already the strength of Ukraine, who we played in qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa, and Montenegro in qualifying for the EURO," Fabio Capello, England manager.