Advantage ‘home’ side Argentina

What you need to know:

  • A sizeable majority of the La Albiceleste players understand the surroundings and weather and this normally counts for something in the world of football.
  • The South American team will however have to be wary of that lethal German attacking quartet consisting the ever green Miroslav Klose, who has ably complimented Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil.

I am backing Argentina to win this World Cup but that is only because they are the ‘home’ team in this final.

A sizeable majority of the La Albiceleste players understand the surroundings and weather and this normally counts for something in the world of football.

Besides, I have been impressed by this Argentine side and especially their defensive structure.

Alejandro Sabella has drilled his charges so well that they have only let in goals in two of the six games they have featured in. Remember: You don’t concede, you don’t lose.

However, this match will be as close a call as they come. Germany are an equally good side, one of the best assembled sides from that country.
The Europeans have everything on their side including age, pace and discipline and the tactical genius.

GO ALL THE WAY

Remember, at the start of this competition, both Germany and Argentina received reasonable shouts as some of the teams that would go all the way and win this title.

Thus expect a jam packed, tense and entertaining final that should keep a majority of the supporters at the edges of their seats.

I  have been impressed with the commitment, discipline and collective effort displayed by both sides enroute to this final. 

The two teams cancel each other on that front and so it will be interesting to witness which other areas worth battling for will come.

Besides, both Germany and Argentina don’t concede many goals in a football match, and so do not be surprised if this match will only be decided after extra time and penalties.

I also don’t expect one single player to decide the destiny of this tie as both teams posses all round quality and have invested much in team work in all areas of their game.

The South American team will however have to be wary of that lethal German attacking quartet consisting the ever green Miroslav Klose, who has ably complimented Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil.

PUT FIVE PAST BRAZIL

Remember these guys put five goals past Brazil inside 40 minutes. To counter this, I expect Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Lavezzi (or Angel di Maria) and Gonzalo Higuain to be firing on all cylinders.

Regarding the frequent enquiries I face on a daily basis on when and how Kenya can play at the Fifa World Cup, I would say this country has got some amazing talents but a complete overhaul of structures is required for world class talent to be unearthed.

Then, Kenya can stand a chance of featuring and even winning the World Cup.

Bobby Williamson is former Uganda Cranes coach.