Mexico’s national soccer team striker Vicente Matias Vuoso (L) and team mate Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Mexico's national soccer team striker Vicente Matias Vuoso (L) and team mate Cuauhtemoc Blanco attend a practice session in Mexico City, September 5, 2008. Mexico will play against Jamaica in their CONCACAF qualifying for South Africa 2010 World Cup, in Mexico City, on September 6, 2008. REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO)

Mexico’s national soccer team striker Vicente Matias Vuoso (L) and team mate Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Mexico's national soccer team striker Vicente Matias Vuoso (L) and team mate Cuauhtemoc Blanco attend a practice session in Mexico City, September 5, 2008. Mexico will play against Jamaica in their CONCACAF qualifying for South Africa 2010 World Cup, in Mexico City, on September 6, 2008. REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO)

Recoba snapped up by Panionios

Uruguayan midfield star Alvaro Recoba signed for Greek First Division outfit Panionios on a two-year contract.

Eagles armband drives Yakubu

Yakubu Aiyegbeni said the honour of being named Nigeria captain for Saturday's qualifier against South Africa has given him extra motivation.

Peruvian soccer player Juan Vargas (C) trains during a practice session in Lima

Peruvian soccer player Juan Vargas (C) trains during a practice session in Lima September 3, 2008. Peru will play a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (PERU)

Peruvian soccer player Juan Vargas (C) trains during a practice session in Lima

Peruvian soccer player Juan Vargas (C) trains during a practice session in Lima September 3, 2008. Peru will play a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (PERU)

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar speaks during a news conference in Lima

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar speaks during a news conference in Lima September 4, 2008. Peru will play a 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares(PERU)

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar speaks during a news conference in Lima

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar speaks during a news conference in Lima September 4, 2008. Peru will play a 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares(PERU)

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar (R) runs alongside goalkeeper Leao Butron (C) during a practice

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar (R) runs alongside goalkeeper Leao Butron (C) during a practice session in Lima September 2, 2008. Peru will play a 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (PERU)

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar (R) runs alongside goalkeeper Leao Butron (C) during a practice

Peruvian soccer coach Jose Del Solar (R) runs alongside goalkeeper Leao Butron (C) during a practice session in Lima September 2, 2008. Peru will play a 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on September 6 in Lima. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (PERU)