“We Are Going To the World Cup” Sizzle Reel
This is a 2′40″ trailer of “We are Going To the World Cup” a 3month journey across 7 countries and 5000 miles; experience the customs & culture of each country, examine pressing local issues, meet African soccer stars and take the pulse of “football fever”, embracing Africa.
Webisode10 — WGWC – South Africa – Soccer Fever in the Promised Land
Sidelined with a bout of Malaria for most of their journey on the promise land, the WGWC team still managed to document the SKY Foundation, the oldest surviving youth centre in Soweto, attend the Ghana-Uruguay game at Soccer city stadium and watch the finals downtown Johannesburg with hundreds of other fans. The day finally came [...]
Webisode 009 — WGWC – Cameroon – Meet the African Hero!
The start of the World Cup caused Cameroon to erupt with soccer fever! In Douala, we met a dedicated enthusiast, intent on achieving his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. His love of the sport, strict work ethic and support of his family demonstrates the star that he [...]
Webisode 008 — WGWC – Cameroon – Life with the Pygmy People
Our time spent in Kribi, Cameroon was full of adventure…and more soccer!! The pygmy population in Cameroon is concentrated in this region and after a bit of maneuvering we were able to visit two villages. The people were quite welcoming and provided a glimpse into their way of life, [...]
Webisode 007 — WGWC – Nigeria — Through the Eyes of a Nigerian Woman
Take a brief peek into a Nigerian woman’s perspective on the roles of women in African societies and what needs to be done to strive for equality.
Webisode 006 – WGWC – What’d It Take Nigeria to Win A World Cup ?
While hoping to shed light on the Nigerian National Soccer Team, the WGWC team was repeatedly directed to speak with one man, Anthony Kojo Williams. So, taking the collective advice we received, we met and spoke with him. Not only does he speak the truth, he really knows his stuff when [...]
Webisode 005- WGWC – Stephen Appiah and Bokum Banku
As the WGWC team progresses along with their journey, they have met some influential people in the soccer world. In Accra, they enjoyed the treat of meeting Stephen Appiah, the captain of the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars!! Watch the interview, learn how he comes from a neighborhood [...]
Video Diaries – 06/09/10 – Life in Konko, a Small Ghanaian Village
Konko is a small farming village in Ghana about 2-3 hours northeast of Accra (depending on how fast the driver takes some of the harrowing turns!). Life is slow-paced with little material wealth to be found but the people are overflowing with a hard-working spirit and an abundance of warm [...]
Webisode 004 – WGWC – Ghana – Visions of a Bright Future
Soccer is not just a sport, it can also be used as a tool to unite people and to develop communities. In this piece we reveal 3 different instances where soccer is instrumental in giving back to those that need a helping hand
Video Diaries – 05/18/10 – A small slice of ivoirienne paradise
Soccer and tourism. In the second half of the film, some beautiful footages of locals playing soccer in a remote beach area that looks like paradise.
Webisode 003 – Origins of Greatness
The team visited the Abidjan stomping grounds where the Touré brothers, Kolo and Yaya, first developed their soccer skills. They also traveled inland to the small village where the international star, Didier Drogba, has his roots. Check out the video and learn a little more about these soccer super [...]
Video Diaries – 05/15/10 – Happy Reunion
Yacouba was like a second father to Jean-Sebastien when he was growing up in the Ivory Coast. The emotional reunion after years apart was caught on camera. Check it out and share in their joy of once again seeing each other!
Webisode 002 -WGWC – Ivory Coast
Soon after arriving in Côte d’Ivoire, the WGWC team discovered that there is a serious problem surrounding the state of local soccer. The national team receives a tremendous amount of support while the local level suffers. They explore the reasons why and investigate plausible solutions.
Video Diaries – 05/06/10 – Car Cash in Ivory Coast
The WGWC team is now in Ivory Coast, on route to World Cup in South Africa. But all is not well as Sebastien and the WGWC crew met with an unexpected car accident on the road to Aboisso, Ivory Coast…..
