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Government Assessment of the 2010 Fifa World Cup

In the last few days, there has been unanimous opinion by domestic and international observers, amongst them international football fans, visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries, and most especially FIFA, that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the first to the hosted in Africa, was a success.

Government preparations for the World Cup

We have rounded up a few facts about South Africa's preparations to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 

Ghana squad to face Bafana named

Ghana head coach, Milovan Rajevac, has included 12 players from his 2010 FIFA World squad for the friendly match against Bafana Bafana on August 11 at Soccer City.

World Cup tourist scorecard

The 2010 FIFA World Cup brought with it more than 1.4 million tourists to the country, most of whom were first time visitors to South Africa.

World Cup has lifted SA to the fore - Zuma

The World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, President Jacob Zuma told about 80 portfolio fund managers from across the world on Tuesday.

New beginning for 2010 host cities

After years of preparation, development, planning and excitement, Nelspruit, Polokwane and Mangaung/Bloemfontein are now looking at what they can take from the experience they gained by hosting the world's biggest sporting event, now that their World Cup duties are over.

Trespassing English fan pays the price

British soccer fan Joseph Pavlos’ legal woes in South Africa are officially over after he paid a fine today for trespassing into the English team’s dressing room.

Germany leaves England speechless

Durban - An irate English side has exited the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being outplayed 4-1 by Germany in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

LOC urges South Africans to support Ghana

Johannesburg - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Thursday urged South Africans to rally behind Ghana as the West African country takes on the United States in one of the crucial last sixteen matches on Saturday.

Ghana makes it to last 16

Pretoria - Ghana will carry the hopes of Africa in the continent's first World Cup after the Black Stars managed to qualify to reach the next round of the tournament.

USA progresses to knock-out stage

Pretoria - A four-minute stoppage time goal by Landon Donovan paved the way for the United States to progress to the knock-out stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cape Town ready for England vs Algeria match

The City of Cape Town is ready for the match between England and Algeria at the Cape Town Stadium tonight, 18 June at 20:30.

SA optimistic about World Cup

South Africans are optimistic that their national team, Bafana Bafana, will reach the finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Rustenburg prepares for soccer spectacular

The City of Rustenburg will be able to host the Soccer World Cup, says deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe.

English Captain ruled out of showpiece

English national soccer team Captain, Rio Ferdinand, has become the latest player to be ruled out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup at a crucial stage.

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