Thistle Scotland Europe Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 African Teams in UEFA Competitions. I think it could be an interesting idea to allow selected African club sides in the Champions League, Europa League, and the new UEFA Europa Conference League. Africa has a great football history and culture. Africa has produced some great players and international teams. In rugby union the South African teams have been playing in the Pro14. with Italian, Welsh, Scottish and Irish sides. So if South African rugby club teams can play in the European rugby trophies, why not African soccer teams playing in European football trophies? There are some great African sides in football history in Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa and Cameroon, We could have Scottish teams playing top African sides, It would be cool for Aberdeen Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United, Hibernian and Hearts to play big African sides.. I have previously posted an idea of Scotland holding a trophy with African sides. But UEFA could probably better afford to have African sides in a European trophy, Much of Africa is on the same or similar time zones as Western Europe. So jet lag would not be an issue. I accept travel is an issue. But look at the distances clubs travel in India, China, the USA, Australia, Brazil, and Russia, So it could be an idea for African club sides to play in European trophies, Imagine Celtic travelling to Egypt for a game in Cairo. Or Rangers flying to Morocco. Or Aberdeen having a game in Cape Town. What does everyone think of this idea? Would it be too crazy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Enjoy your night mate... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 31 minutes ago, Thistle Scotland Europe said: African Teams in UEFA Competitions. I think it could be an interesting idea to allow selected African club sides in the Champions League, Europa League, and the new UEFA Europa Conference League. Africa has a great football history and culture. Africa has produced some great players and international teams. In rugby union the South African teams have been playing in the Pro14. with Italian, Welsh, Scottish and Irish sides. So if South African rugby club teams can play in the European rugby trophies, why not African soccer teams playing in European football trophies? There are some great African sides in football history in Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa and Cameroon, We could have Scottish teams playing top African sides, It would be cool for Aberdeen Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United, Hibernian and Hearts to play big African sides.. I have previously posted an idea of Scotland holding a trophy with African sides. But UEFA could probably better afford to have African sides in a European trophy, Much of Africa is on the same or similar time zones as Western Europe. So jet lag would not be an issue. I accept travel is an issue. But look at the distances clubs travel in India, China, the USA, Australia, Brazil, and Russia, So it could be an idea for African club sides to play in European trophies, Imagine Celtic travelling to Egypt for a game in Cairo. Or Rangers flying to Morocco. Or Aberdeen having a game in Cape Town. What does everyone think of this idea? Would it be too crazy? Why not, we let Israel and Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 We should let African teams enter the Scottish Cup. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academically Deficient Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Absolute scenes as Rangers fans confront the Zimbabwean Security Forces following a disappointing early exit. Chelsea fans from Joburg started it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwideJr Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Get them in the Atlantic League imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 43 minutes ago, Academically Deficient said: Absolute scenes as Rangers fans confront the Zimbabwean Security Forces following a disappointing early exit. Chelsea fans from Joburg started it. Is that Hamilton Accies, can I have your bank details to allow me to pay for your accomodation. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Tynierose said: Enjoy your night mate... It makes Armadale playing in the WoS positively sane.......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Burnieman said: It makes Armadale playing in the WoS positively sane.......... You don't need as many vaccinations to go to Africa. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Imagine the shite that would be written in the Record/Sun about witch doctors etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hello, hello, we are The Bhundu Boys... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 23 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: You don't need as many vaccinations to go to Africa. Get them in the EoS then. Who needs the Dale when we can have Orlando Pirates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academically Deficient Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Is that Hamilton Accies, can I have your bank details to allow me to pay for your accomodation. Aye, see what's funny about that is the idea that Accies would qualify for the tournament. Says me, not remotely upset about our current situation. Sob, sniff etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Tenerife got to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1996/97. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Scenes when St Johnstone lose a Conference League qualifier to the 4th best team in Eritrea. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
football maniac Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Richey Edwards said: We should let African teams enter the Scottish Cup. Na but the Challenge Cup on the other hand... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 15 hours ago, Richey Edwards said: We should let African teams enter the Scottish Cup. Now you're talking! Get onto the SFA immediately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Na but the Challenge Cup on the other hand...Peterhead v Mamelodi Sundowns would be some trek. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Ron Aldo said: 17 hours ago, football maniac said: Na but the Challenge Cup on the other hand... Peterhead v Mamelodi Sundowns would be some trek. I reckon Peterhead would win that one. The Sundowns wouldn't fancy a cold, wet Tuesday night at Balmoor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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