it s time TO WELCOME THE WORLD Celebrate Africa s Humanity. UPDATE MAGAZINE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP

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1 Ke Nako. Celebrate Africa s Humanity. it s time TO WELCOME THE WORLD ZINEDINE ZIDANE INTERVIEW it s an opportunity for Africa to show the rest of the world what it is capable of doing AARON MOKOENA We as a team and as a country need to join hands to achieve our goal PRESIDENT ZUMA WELCOMES YOU PIENAAR: WE CAN SURPRISE INSIDE KAKÁ, RONALDO, DROGBA... TALK UP their 2010 CHANCES 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP UPDATE MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2009/JANUARY 2010

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3 FOREWORD MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO Dear friends, Dr Irvin Khoza Dr Danny Jordaan The final chapters in the 2010 FIFA World Cup story in South Africa have begun. The Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on 4 December 2009 will shift the world s focus away from our preparations for the World Cup towards the romance of the tournament itself and the teams that will be playing. Questions about stadium readiness will be replaced by questions about where teams will be basing themselves for the tournament, and their chances in the group matches. The 32 teams that have qualified, and the fans that will follow them to next year s tournament will expect nothing but the best when they step off the plane in South Africa. We, as the Organising Committee, are confident that their expectations will be met on all levels, from the on the field competition, to the stadiums, infrastructure and the hospitality that South Africans will offer them. As we build up to the World Cup, it is imperative that we continue to harness the exuberance of an expectant nation through ongoing engagement and interaction, knowing that this is a World Cup for everyone and we as South Africans, and Africans, have a vested interest in its success. It is a vote of confidence that our President too believes in the magnitude of this event and the unequivocal impact that it will have on the continent. These thoughts are echoed by the greatest footballers that will play here next year and by South Africa s football and non-football fans alike who will stand by with millions of people across the world, to watch the greatest show on earth. Our journey to the World Cup began on 15 May 2004 in Switzerland. On that day FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter announced to the world that FIFA and the football family believed that we could host a successful tournament. Since then South Africa has proved itself worthy of this trust. On 25 November 2007 we hosted the Preliminary Draw in Durban, widely regarded as the best Preliminary Draw of all time. Two years on and we have hosted a successful international tournament in the form of the FIFA Confederations Cup giving the world a taste of what they can expect from South Africa and its fans next year. It is now just a matter of months to go before the new stadiums that stand ready are filled with fans from around the world. We look forward to enjoying these final steps with all of you as we live the story that will permanently be inscribed in South Africa s history. Dr Irvin Khoza Chairman, 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa Dr Danny Jordaan Chief Executive Officer, 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa

4 CONTENTS IN THIS EDITION... 1 Foreword from Dr Irvin Khoza and Dr Danny Jordaan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa on the occasion of the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 54 Volunteers Programme update: 392 willing helpers, from all around the world, have been in training and are ready to make guests at the Final Draw feel at home. 4 News in Brief: Updates on recent activity within the Organising Committee, South African Government and FIFA. 56 Entrepeneurs profiles: Two South Africans have added their artistic talents to the inspiration that is the 2010 FIFA World Cup and come up with novel business opportunities. 8 President Jacob Zuma: The leader of the South African Government reflects on all the nation has achieved in its young democracy and delivers a special welcome to all guests making their way to the country in the build-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 12 Cape Town profile: Eight Capetonians talk about their lives in South Africa s Mother City venue of the Final Draw for 2010 FIFA World Cup. 18 Johannesburg profile: All you need to know about South Africa s business capital and its two 2010 match venues Soccer City and Ellis Park stadiums. 19 Durban profile: All you need to know about this subtropical coastal city and its magnificent stadium that has transformed its skyline. 20 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth profile: All you need to know about the Friendly City and its 2010 match venue with a lake-side view. 21 Tshwane/Pretoria profile: All you need to know about South Africa s capital city and the grand-old dame of 2010 match venues, Loftus Versfeld Stadium. 22 Mangaung/Bloemfontein profile: All you need to know about this central South Africa city and its Free State Stadium. 23 Rustenburg profile: All you need to know about the rustic North West city and the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. 24 Polokwane profile: All you need to know about what South Africa s northern-most Host City has to offer, including it s match venue, Peter Mokaba Stadium. 25 Nelspruit profile: All you need to know about this city that finds itself close to the wild side of life and how the surrounds have inspired its 2010 match venue, Mbombela stadium. 26 Steven Pienaar: A key member of the South African national team, the pint-sized midfielder reveals his picks for 2010, why South Africa can surprise and what the 2010 FIFA World Cup means to his countrymen. 29 World Stars insights: Star players from around the globe including Ronaldo, Kaka and Drogba analyse their nations hopes and chances ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 34 Preliminary Competition review: All the key facts, figures and statistics from the qualifying campaign for South Africa Qualified teams preview: Profiles of all 32 nations with vital information and how they qualified for South Africa FIFA World Cup match schedule: Use this to confirm the key 2010 clashes as the teams are drawn. 58 Legacy Programme update: Some of South Africa s less well off communities are benefitting tremendously from the Organising Committee s legacy initiatives 60 Destination Southern Africa: Within driving distance from South Africa lies Lesotho and Swaziland and these two kingdoms promise plenty to do for any 2010 FIFA World Cup travellers Milestones: Relive all the significant moments from the first step until the last on the road to South Africa This publication was produced by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) Communications Department and On Target, a division of Touchline Media. For more information please contact: content@2010oc.com Photographs supplied by: backpagepix, Gallo Images, Getty Images, AFP Photo, FIFA, the OC, Host Cities, Kick Off magazine, Bruce Sutherland City of Cape Town (cover photograph), Schalk van Heerden, Brett Rubin

5 NEWS In Brief UN Secretary General urges Africa to seize its 2010 chance raising the flags... FLASHES... The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has strongly urged South Africa s 2010 FIFA World Cup organisers to grab the powerful opportunity to use the tournament to change Africa s image. In a meeting with Dr Danny Jordaan in October, the UN Secretary General said that there is great power in South Africa s hosting Africa s first FIFA World Cup and that it is time to present a different story of the African continent one of peace, democracy and investment. In agreement, Dr Jordaan said: Peace is not just the absence of war. Peace is creating circumstances that create hope. The legacy of this World Cup embarks on changing the circumstances of many people through its social legacy projects, job creation and advancements in telecommunications and infrastructure. Dr Jordaan then invited Secretary General Ban to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup next year insisting that the Secretary General should not only go where there is war, but where there are reasons to celebrate. The meeting marked an historic week for sport and the UN as all members of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to endorse next year s event in South Africa as a platform for social development and peace across the African continent. Never before has such a declaration been completely embraced by the UN especially in terms of supporting a single sporting event. More than ever, we are beginning to see the legacy of this event take shape and it is given more impact and impetus to have the endorsement of all the 192 member states of the General Assembly, said Dr Jordaan, who also made a 2010 update presentation to the UN s General Assembly, with emphasis on the legacy benefits of the tournament for the African continent. South Africa s Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr Baso Sangqu, said he was very pleased with the support received for the country s 2010 FIFA World Cup efforts from the United Nations General Assembly. This resolution is the first of its kind and underpins the global support to the commitment of South Africa to not just make this another sporting event, but to ensure that it is based on the agenda for peace, development and stability for Africa in the hope that these benefits will trickle through far beyond the final whistle. This resolution will continue to energise and engage the United Nations to walk this path with South Africa and Africa, said Mr Sangqu. As qualified nations around the world have been celebrating their inclusion in Africa s historic World Cup, the OC respected their achievements in a symbolic flag raising ceremony on the lawns of SAFA House just a day after the last team booked their place for the finals. After each Ambassador and country representative had raised their flag under the magnificent shadow of Soccer City stadium, OC CEO, Dr Danny Jordaan, explained that the ceremony marked the beginning of a significant phase in the lead up to As we raise the flag we must understand that the story line has changed. The stadiums will be ready, we can see this. The World Cup is about the teams, the coaches and the fans now. This storyline has changed from the concrete of the stadiums to the people and the emotion of the World Cup. Today is about celebrating Africa s first World Cup, Jordaan said. Jordaan also held ambassadors accountable for spreading the news of 2010 back in their home countries, saying he expects to see some great numbers in terms of visitors from various countries. You are not only ambassadors for your countries, but now, you are 32 ambassadors of the World Cup. The FIFA World Cup trophy has been touring the world, visiting 86 countries in 225 days before arriving in South Africa ahead of the Final Draw in December On 21 October, the majority of the workers who helped build Soccer City stadium gathered to celebrate the roofwetting of the showpiece 2010 venue 23 October 18 months after he vacated the post, Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira returns as Bafana Bafana coach ending after the 2010 FIFA World Cup 4 5

6 NEWS In Brief CAFU S SPECIAL SOUTH AFRICAN MISSION Marcos Evangelista de Moraes or Cafu as he is known by all in the football world is Brazil s most-capped player ever with 143 international appearances, has won the FIFA World Cup not once but twice, the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan, as well as the Italian Scudetto league title with Milan and AS Roma. And after a highly decorated career he is continuing to use the power of football to reap even greater personal rewards. He has established the Cafu Foundation which raises funds to support education and sport programmes in the favelas of Brazil. Cafu paid OC CEO, Dr Danny Jordaan, a visit recently to discuss ways of supporting similar fundraising projects to help needy kids in South Africa. South Africa and Brazil are very similar. I am here in South Africa to avail myself to do whatever I can to assist South Africa s World Cup efforts and to help to leave a legacy after the World Cup, Cafu said. Cafu intends to canvass for financial support and establish a We love Africa project in his name to support South African social projects. While his first visit to South Africa is a short one, Cafu has been caught up in World Cup fever, and managed a visit to the Soccer City stadium. As a player seeing this magnificent stadium is very emotional, Cafu said as he looked on to the pitch where Africa s first World Cup will kick off 11 June 2010, adding it gives me goose bumps tourism in spotlight Sports tourism is a worldwide money-spinner, estimated to be worth 600 billion dollars a year, attracting high-end spend from millions of sporting fans worldwide. Given the size of this industry, it was little surprise then that, among other international sporting events, the 2010 FIFA World Cup was in the spotlight at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London this year. Dr Danny Jordaan, as a guest speaker at WTM, emphasised to media and delegates from all over the world that South Africa is ready, willing and eager to host the event as well as all the fans and tourists. We are more than ready to host all the fans during the World Cup and hopefully thereafter they will return as tourists without their teams. During the group stages of the tournament teams will never play in the same stadium twice meaning that fans will get to see and experience at least two of South Africa s diverse nine host cities and more if their team progresses. Jordaan also assured the world that all visitors would be welcome. I know you know the one South African who is very warm and hospitable in the person of Nelson Mandela, he said smiling broadly. But come and discover the other 47 million South Africans who are also warm and hospitable. FAN FESTS GO GLOBAL Nine South African cities and seven cities over five continents will be the host to FIFA s official public viewing events for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. From Table Mountain to the Copacabana, from Durban Beach to the Eiffel Tower, from Soweto to Sydney Harbour, the FIFA Fan Fest will enable football fans worldwide to watch FIFA World Cup matches. All nine South African Host Cities as well as Berlin, London, Mexico OC, with the International FIFA Fan City, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome Fest cities and FIFA taking responsibility for the international events. and Sydney were unveiled as locations for the FIFA Fan Fest, the official public viewing events of foot- stakeholders, a project of this scale Without the support of key ball s flagship tournament. Millions could not be staged. A significant of fans are expected to watch the contribution to the South African matches live at these events and FIFA Fan Fest will be made by experience the unique FIFA World Presenting Sponsor Coca-Cola, Cup ambiance in these outdoor joined by Sponsors of the FIFA Fan areas. Entrance to the FIFA Fan Fest South Africa, MTN and Neo Fest is free, with all 64 matches to Africa. The official broadcaster of be broadcast on giant screens in a the event, SABC, will also be safe and secure environment. playing a vital role across all venues Official public viewing events in South Africa. The International were first launched by FIFA in 2006 FIFA Fan Fest will be supported as part of the official programme by Coca-Cola, Emirates, Hyundai/Kia under the name of Fan Fests. and Sony as well as by the Media During June/July 2006, more than Rights Licensees appointed by FIFA 18 million fans gathered at the in each of the individual territories. 12 official events and transformed Besides football, all cities will Germany into one of the greatest provide tastes and sounds of each fan parties of all time. of the countries through an all-day In South Africa, the FIFA Fan entertainment programme outside the actual broadcast of the Fest will be organised by the Host Cities together with FIFA and the matches. FLASHES... 4 November The entertainment line-up for the Final Draw show is confirmed, including Grammy Award winners Angelique Kidjo, South Africa s Soweto Gospel Choir and Johnny Clegg In mid-november FIFA World Cup partners and SAFA supplier adidas, unveiled the new national team jersey and a giant replica of the jersey which will travel throughout the country gathering pledges of support 22 November marked 200 days to go to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and celebrations in Johannesburg included Diski Dancers entertaining residents all over the metropolis 6 7

7 SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT INSIGHT Jacob Zuma SOUTH AFRICA HAS ARRIVED With the infrastructure in place and the 32 teams for the 2010 FIFA World Cup known, the CEO of the Organising Committee, Dr Danny Jordaan spoke to the host country s President, Jacob Zuma at the Union Buildings in Tshwane/Pretoria. In this exclusive interview, Jordaan asks the country s leader to give his thoughts on what hosting this historic event means for the people of his country and for the African continent. On the eve of the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, Zuma shares with Ke Nako his welcome message to the 32 teams, his belief in the national side, Bafana Bafana, and his gratitude to FIFA for believing in his country and continent. Dr Jordaan: Thank you Mr President for giving us some time. Outside our headquarters, SAFA House, next to Soccer City stadium, 32 flags are now flying. These are the flags of the 32 countries that will be part of Africa s first FIFA World Cup. It has been a long journey. The qualifications started off with 200 countries who wanted to come. But 27 months and 853 matches later, we now know who will be in South Africa next year. What is your message to those who have qualified and will now come to our country? President Zuma: We welcome them with warm hearts. It has been a long journey, a journey first and foremost to have the World Cup on our continent. When we won the right to host the event it was almost as if we had won the World Cup because it was such a historic event. Having done that, South Africa then said that this World Cup is not just hosted by South Africa, we are hosting it on behalf of the continent. So when we say to the countries that have qualified, Welcome, it is actually Africa welcoming the world to come and play in South Africa. I am sure they will not be disappointed. Qualifying is not a small matter; it is one of the biggest challenges of this tournament. Well you know Mr President, getting to this point all started when we came to your office in You were the Acting President at the time. Yes I remember that very well. We were ready to present our bid to Zurich but one thing which was outstanding was the overall government guarantee. Your lawyers gave us a tough time. I told them, Look, I must have the letter today because tomorrow the bid plus the government guarantee, plus the President s undertaking must be given. Once again we must thank you that you signed just in time for us to rush to Zurich. Looking back on everything that you promised back in 2003 the stadiums, the roads, the airports they have become a reality. How do you feel about our preparations? I think South Africa once again has done something that many were doubting. People felt that South Africa would not do it. I think it has now been acknowledged, not only by the FIFA leadership but I think by 8 9

8 SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT INSIGHT Jacob Zuma everybody that we have managed to do the preparation within the timelines that were given. I think that indicates something about South Africa and its commitment to succeed in everything that it does. When we signed that letter we knew that when the time came we would be able to do it. At times people forget that we have been able to hold a number of international tournaments, including the Rugby and Cricket World Cups. I think one area where there is still criticism is around Bafana Bafana and their readiness. Bafana Bafana are ready and are going to surprise a lot of people. On 11 July 2010 South Africa will host the World Cup final, but 11 July also marks the day of the arrest of the Rivonia trialists in What do you think that final in South Africa represents in terms of the aspirations, the dreams, the hopes, and the visions of those who were there, the likes of Nelson Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, Govan Mbeki, Billy Nair, Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni? What does it mean that this is the date we will be hosting the World Cup final? I think it is a very unique coincidence that FIFA decided that on 11 July the final will be played. On 11 July 1963 this country experienced one of the most devastating blows to the This confirms, without any reasonable doubt, that South Africa is now part of the family of nations. struggle. At that time I was doing my ninety days in detention here in Pretoria. I had been arrested in June, but the hope of the country was that no matter what happened, the leadership was there to lead the struggle to victory. So the arrest of the MK (Umkhonto isizwe the military wing of the African National Congress) headquarters was the biggest blow. It looked like there was an eclipse; that the sun had set in the course of the day. It was one of the days that we will never forget. Today, in the democratic South Africa on 11 July 2010 we will make every South African, black and white, across the political divide, the happiest nation, not just on our own, but with the world with us. I think it is a unique occasion for our country. It is absolutely something we need to watch. Those who know our history, they must know this confirms, without any reasonable doubt, that South Africa is now part of the family of nations. It is part of the world. Will this final help to celebrate all of their struggles and sacrifices? Absolutely, I think it is the fulfilment, the completion of the dream, the completion of the journey. As you know our icon calls it the long walk to freedom. I think this says South Africa has arrived. South Africa is today enjoying the fruits of freedom that many people sacrificed for, and that contingent that was arrested in Rivonia on 11 July 1963 was at the head of those sacrifices. They stayed in prison the longest, but they carried this dream that one day South Africa will be a non-racial country, a free country. I am happy you are asking these questions because as a country we must remember where we come from. We must not make light our successes, our victories, what we have done, and who the people are who led us. What is your message to ordinary South Africans who love this game, and who must next year play host. What do you expect from them? To South Africans I would like to say please welcome the visitors who are coming to be with us, handle them with care. If I were to put it in Zulu I would say sibaphathe kahle, that is what we say when we stress that we must handle the visitors with care. Show them love; show them hospitality; be nice to them. They are our friends; all of the people who are going to come here are our friends. Let us show them who we are how proud we are as a nation, and how caring we are. Come in your big numbers to support the teams, but of course when it comes to Bafana Bafana do it extra, do it the South African way. Let us display the Rainbow Nation to the world, let us display that here in the southern tip of Africa where humankind originated from, we can make it a home of everyone. I know you are a Bafana Bafana supporter but if, as you said earlier, this is to be an African World Cup, we want all African teams to do well. With one of the best line-ups of President Zuma, who was a renowned footballer in his day, shows off his skills in the South African Parliament in June while OC CEO Dr Danny Jordaan and FIFA General Secretary Jérôme Valcke look on African teams ever coming here next year Ghana, Côte d Ivoire, Algeria, Cameroon and Nigeria do you think that this will be a tournament for African teams? Today the standard of football in Africa is very high; it has even improved since the last World Cup. I am convinced the World Cup will remain in South Africa at the end, but supposing it did not remain here it must not leave the continent. That is the duty of all six African teams. Mr President, we are country number 19 to host the World Cup in over 100 years of world football history. It was a courageous step in a sense, by some of the FIFA leaders to say it is Africa s turn, and to have agreed with us against all odds, even when so many were talking about Plan B. Now that everything is in place, now that we have justified, and delivered on what you promised in your letter to FIFA, what message would you give them? Well, I think firstly we need to appreciate FIFA s change of mind, firstly to realise that Africa was ready to host this tournament. I think it was a courageous decision to take. I am sure there were sceptics, given the manner in which Africa is usually portrayed in the world, but they were brave enough to take the decision to say that the World Cup must go to Africa. And when South Africa won it, I think they were courageous enough to say South Africa would make it on numerous occasions FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter said South Africa would make it, and I think he has been proven right. I would like to thank them and to say they must keep on taking these decisions. Africa is now a continent that is equal to the task of hosting the World Cup

9 CAPE TOWN Profile OUR CITY, OUR PRIDE Silubonile Ntseki s contribution to the 2010 effort will live on for his kids to see Warmly referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town s beauty lies in its myriad of natural and man-made attractions, the cultural diversity of its people and a rich history of a peninsula that s said to have been inhabited since BC. With the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup heading to this cosmopolitan city, Ke Nako takes a wander through the length and breadth of it including the Flats, Bowl and Burbs to discover the intriguing stories, hopes and 2010 aspirations of eight citizens as they go about their daily lives Giovanni Esposito is proud of his 20 plus years association with Green Point Delia Gamildien (flower seller in the CBD): Thinking outside the box... A flower seller on Cape Town s famous Adderley Street, Gamildien has seen it all in the several decades she has worked in the bustling city centre. Gamildien is not convinced the 2010 FIFA World Cup will directly boost her sales, but she is looking at other ways she can cash in during the tournament. I ve worked here all my life, in fact I was born right here, in a box on the pavement. I m not sure if tourists will buy our flowers because they are often on the move and don t have anywhere to keep them. We do get a lot of foreign people stopping by, but they usually move on after admiring our flowers, especially the proteas (South Africa s national flower). Maybe we will need to come up with creative ways of packaging the flowers, in a country s colours or something, but I am also thinking of putting my house up for rent to try and make some extra money. Silubonile Ntseke (surveyor): The pressure makes this job exciting! The youthful Ntseke s work in the actual building of the Cape Town Stadium will mean that he has something tangible to point to when showing off his involvement in one of South Africa s proudest achievements the hosting of the FIFA World Cup. Delia Gamildien (front right) and her flower seller colleagues brighten up the CBD This is a very big project involving during the tournament as my friends so many people and I am very happy are going to be here I m really to be part of it it s the chance of a hoping that Brazil will be playing in lifetime and something I can one day Cape Town that s my best team. tell my children about; when we go There have been some hiccups and past the stadium I can tell them that I challenges in construction. Sometimes helped to build it. it s late hours and there is always the I ve been working on the stadium pressure of deadlines. But for me for one year now and my parents the pressure is what makes this job exciting the whole world is watching, are very proud that I am involved. I ll definitely be coming to watch games so we know we must deliver. Giovanni Esposito (owner of Giovanni s Deliworld): I ve always had faith in Green Point A Green Point local, Esposito has seen the Atlantic seaboard suburb completely metamorphose over the last 25 years. Having had the vision to see the area s potential, Giovanni s business Giovanni s Deliworld, just a stone s throw from the stadium is now perfectly positioned to capitalise on 2010 FIFA World Cup trade

10 CAPE TOWN Profile Giovanni s has been my baby since we opened back in June I was born-and-bred in Cape Town and always lived in the Green Point area. However, when I opened the deli twenty years ago, Green Point was not exactly one of Cape Town s hot spots in those days Sea Point was a lot more popular, while the Waterfront did not even exist. People thought I was crazy, but I had faith in the area I felt that it was a good location, being situated between Sea Point and the CBD. I m really positive about the whole thing it s great that the stadium has brought further rejuvenation to the area, indeed the whole of Cape Town. Roads and infrastructure are being improved and these things will be left with us after It s a future investment for a more organised Cape Town and something which would not have happened if we were not hosting the World Cup. We are certainly looking forward to a bumper season, although at this stage its hard to predict just how busy we will be we ll have to judge things on the first match. We ve had concerts like Michael Jackson and UB40 at the old Green Point Stadium, but I believe the World Cup will be on a much larger scale, with business consistently busy over a longer period. The dream game for me to watch would be South Africa versus Italy. While my family is from Italy, I m very much proudly South African, so I would have to support one team in each half! Laura Ndukwana (owner of Thuthuka Jazz Cafe): Township businesses will benefit Ndukwana runs township tours, as well as a jazz café at her home in Gugulethu, where her family has lived since In 1998 she opened a jazz café, although in those days it was more of a sports bar, catering for local residents. However, with the boost in township tourism over the last decade, Laura now offers international visitors the chance to take in a meal, mix with locals and enjoy jazz musicians. She ensures that the local community benefits from her business by taking visitors across the road to a community garden project, encouraging them to support this initiative. I have taken the FIFA delegates to places like the Nederburg wine estate and Stellenbosch, and when they found out that I ran a jazz club at my place they said they would be interested in coming out to see it. I think, though, my interest will be more in the bigger picture the tourists. We ve designed brochures and placed these all around Cape Town, the website is up and running and all of that, so we are hoping to cash in. I believe that township business in general should be able to profit from the World Cup. When I started my tour business 11 years ago, there were no craft markets, no guest houses, no upmarket restaurants in the townships in terms of shebeens, people used to sit on beer crates, but people are now upgrading and making their places more upmarket people are gearing up towards and looking forward to Jerome McCarthy (former professional football player): The World Cup can change mindsets Former professional football player for Laura Ndukwana s township tours have the added fillip of a visit to her own jazz cafe Kaizer Chiefs and Santos, and brother coaching and academies, it can only of current South African striker Benni improve the standard of the game McCarthy, Jerome McCarthy still has in this country. close ties with the game through his Local soccer in South Africa has role as a player s agent. McCarthy often been seen as a black sport, but hopes that with the right investment, I am hopeful that the World Cup the standard of football in this country will change people s mindsets. It will will rise substantially. be great to see South Africans of The World Cup coming to all colours and from all walks of life South Africa is helping to lift the mixing together on the stands and enthusiasm of the kids who play hopefully this will filter down to every the game they want to meet their day life as well, helping us to become heroes and perform like them on the a more unified nation. The kind of pitch. If the money made from the crowds we had at the Manchester City World Cup is channelled into versus Kaizer Chiefs game that is the Jerome McCarthy yearns for the 2010 legacy to benefit kids and the local league Antoine Roelofse hopes the risks of a new business will be rewarded come 2010 kind of crowd I would like to see for all games in South Africa, even after the World Cup. Antoine Roelofse (owner of Le Tique Gourmet Terrace and Cocktail Bar): A chance to make a good return on investment Having set up his restaurant in the last year, Antoine hopes the timing of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be a perfect boost to his fledgling business. I m extremely happy the World Cup is here this whole area here is 14 15

11 CAPE TOWN Profile now getting upgraded and now that the facilities are here, we will have the opportunity to have more tourna- CAPE TOWN ments of this nature in Green Point and for me, I think of it in terms of international exposure. Being a new business owner, obviously I have invested a lot of capital, so essentially, I am hoping to do a good part of my return on my investment during the months around the World Cup obviously trade is going to phenomenal, I can t see how anyone can t be excited. The tournament runs in the winter months, Denise Johnson has already noted the benefits from 2010 for wine estates like hers Denise Johnson (director of Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch): South Africa will make a huge success of the World Cup which is normally the quiet time, so Destinations such as wine estates are next year we won t be having an offseason, which is great for business. We are fortunate to be located right on Somerset Road (adjacent to the stadium), so we will be getting an influx of people walking by and dropping in to eat. While of course the tourists will be welcomed, I won t be forgetting about the local community. Because this is such an international event and the world will be focussing on us, I really want to give the best impression I possibly can. I m hoping that countries like Brazil and Spain play in Cape Town teams which I think have a big following. We ll be paying attention to which countries come here so that we can be prepared for the language barrier, in order to give our staff some basic training in Portuguese or Spanish or already firmly entrenched on the tourist map and can only benefit from added 2010 trade. Importantly, a well run FIFA World Cup could help to enhance South Africa s reputation as a destination and ensure increased tourist numbers for years to come. I have recently returned from a wine show in London where there was a tremendous interest in South African wines. I m confident that Zevenwacht and the other brands are all going to benefit substantially from the World Cup. Not only with wine sales, but also in accommodation our bookings for the World Cup are already about 80 per cent full usually we would be looking at around 40 per cent occupancy rates for that time of the year. We also recently shipped our first container off to New York and I Sylvia Williams is confident trade in her soul fish will keep her smiling through 2010 of tourists from the United States. I truly believe South Africa is going to make a huge success of hosting the World Cup and this will help to give foreigners a renewed sense of confidence and security in coming to visit our country the spin-offs and benefits should continue long after the tournament has finished. Sylvia Williams (fish seller at Kalk Bay harbour): Kalk Bay has soul! Williams started selling freshly-caught fish at Kalk Bay harbour 15 years ago with her mother and has been the last nine years. Williams, who lives in nearby Retreat, is very excited about the probable influx of sales in Kalk Bay is the most lively fish market around there is Hout Bay, but we have far more soul in Kalk Bay! Our busy time is usually from the first week of December, until after Easter, but now we ll be busier than ever, even in the winter months normally these months are flat, but now there should be a good vibe for the World Cup. We ll definitely be better off financially lots of people will be looking for fresh fish and this is going to be the place to be! During the Rugby and Cricket World Cups we did very well, but we are hoping that with 2010 we CITY FACTS Name: Cape Town. The city s name is derived from its association with the Cape of Good Hope. Province: Western Cape Population: 1.3 million Altitude: 0m Geography: The city is located on either side of a mountain ridge on the Cape Peninsula and has low-lying flat areas at sea level. June-July climate: Mediterranean with rainfall and temperatures around 18 C. Key economic sectors: Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing Professional football clubs: Ajax Cape Town, Santos (both Premier League), FC Cape Town, Hanover Park FC, ikapa Sporting, Vasco da Gama FC (all First Division) CAPE TOWN stadium Location: Green Point, near Cape Town CBD Capacity: ( permanent) Owner: City of Cape Town Venue specific training venues: Athlone and Philippi stadiums whatever other language. believe we can expect a huge amount running the business by herself for could even be ten times as busy! 16 17

12 HOST CITIES Profiles JOHANNESBURG DURBAN soccer city STADIUM Location: Nasrec, south of CBD Capacity: ( permanent) Owner: City of Johannesburg Venue specific training venues: Orlando and Dobsonville stadiums ELLIS PARK stadium Location: Doornfontein, near CBD Capacity: Owner: City of Johannesburg Venue specific training venues: University of Johannesburg and Rand stadiums durban STADIUM Location: Stamford Hill, north of Durban CBD Capacity: ( permanent) Owner: Ethekwini Municipality Venue specific training venues: Princess Magogo and Sugar Ray Xulu stadiums The new calabash-style Soccer City has risen from the remains and rubble of the old stadium to already be one of the most iconic football arenas in the world Durban Stadium, with its iconic 105m high arch and sunshine at the sea seating mosaic, is earmarked to host major events in years to come Travel tips and planning information: CITY FACTS Name: Johannesburg, also referred to CITY FACTS Name: Durban Travel tips and planning information: How to get here as Jozi, Joburg or Egoli (place of Gold) Province: KwaZulu-Natal How to get here OR Tambo International Airport Province: Gauteng Population: 3.06 million Fly into Durban s brand new King receives daily flights from all major Population: 3.2 million Altitude: 0m Shaka International Airport (opening cities around the globe. The CBD is Altitude: 1753m Geography: Located on a natural in early 2010). about 30 minutes from the airport. Geography: Located on the eastern lagoon that forms its harbour with Around the area Around the area high-lying plateau in South Africa a range of hills inland that are the To the north are some of the best Big Recommended are trips to the quaint referred to as the Highveld. remains of fossilised sand dunes. 5 game reserves, subtropical marine town of Parys on the Vaal River to the June-July climate: Dry with June-July climate: Sub-tropical, reefs and the Greater St Lucia Wet- south of the city; or west to Magalies- temperatures ranging from 16 C to mild and sunny with average land Park World Heritage Site. To the burg; or north to the diamond mining 24 C. temperatures around 16 C to 25 C. east is the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg town of Cullinan in the Dinokeng Key economic sectors: Retail, Key economic sectors: Tourism, Park, also a World Heritage site and conservancy. A slow Sunday meander Finance transport, agriculture, manufacturing the highest range in Africa (this side along the Crocodile River Ramble will Professional football clubs: BIDVest Professional football clubs: of Kilimanjaro). To the far south is the take you to an interesting assortment Wits, Jomo Cosmos, Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu, Golden Arrows (Premier rugged Wild Coast with stretches of of crafters, artists, galleries, health Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates (all League), Nathi Lions, Thanda Royal uninhabited indigenous dunes and spas and restaurants. Premier League) Zulu FC (both First Division) forest, and some of the best fishing

13 HOST CITIES Profiles NELSON MANDELA BAY/ PORT ELIZABETH NELSON MANDELA BAY stadium Location: North End, north of Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth CBD Capacity: ( permanent) Owner: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Venue specific training venues: NMMU and Gelvandale stadiums Having been the first brand-new 2010 FIFA World Cup finished, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium recently hosted its first Bafana Bafana international, against Japan TSHWANE/PRETORIA South Africa s oldest stadium, Loftus Versfeld saw the addition of a new roof over the east stand, relayed pitch and internal upgrades bring it up to modern standards LOFTUS VERSFELD STADIUM Location: Sunnyside, near Tshwane/Pretoria CBD Capacity: Owner: Blue Bulls Rugby Union Venue specific traing venue: Atteridgeville Super Stadium Travel tips and planning information: CITY FACTS Name: Nelson Mandela Bay/ CITY FACTS Name: Tshwane/Pretoria. The Travel tips and planning information: How to get here Port Elizabeth. The city s original names have Setswana and How to get here The centrally situated airport is within name is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth Afrikaans origins respectively. Tshwane/Pretoria is on all major easy reach from all parts of the city. I of England. It s also referred to as Province: Gauteng road routes and is just 60km from There are a number of flights ibhayi (Xhosa for the bay). Population: 2.2 million Johannesburg on the N1 highway. It connecting the city with domestic and Province: Eastern Cape Altitude: 1214m is serviced by OR Tambo International international destinations. Population: 1 million Geography: The city is in the tran- Airport in Johanneburg which is just a Around the area Altitude: 0m sitional area between the bushveld 40 minute drive from the city. Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Geography: The city is nestled in and the Highveld plateau. Around the area forms part of the Sunshine Coast, the the shelter of Algoa Bay. June-July climate: Dry with day to The Nan Hua Buddhist Temple com- coastal route between St Francis Bay June-July climate: Sub-tropical night temperatures of 20 C to 5 C. plex outside Bronkhorstspruit, built and East London. While the area with rainfall and mild temperatures Key economic sectors: Services, by the Chinese community its archi- generally revolves around the ranging from 9 C to 20 C. Commerce, Industry tecture is as attractive as the atmo- ocean, in the surrounding areas lies Key economic sectors: Motor Professional football clubs: sphere is soothing. The Magaliesburg the Addo Elephant National Park, Industry, Tourism Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport area to the west of the city is rich in numerous game parks and lodges as Professional football club: Bay United (Premier League), University attractions that can be explored via well historic towns and scenery. United (First Division) of Pretoria FC (First Division) the Magaliesburg Meander

14 HOST CITIES Profiles MANGAUNG/BLOEMFONTEIN RUSTENBURG FREE STATE stadium Location: Willows, near Mangaung/Bloemfontein CBD Capacity: Owner: Mangaung Municipality Venue specific training venue: Central University of Technology Stadium ROYAL BAFOKENG STADIUM Location: Phokeng, north of Rustenburg Capacity: Owner: Royal Bafokeng Nation Venue specific training venue: Mogwase Stadium With an extensive grandstand upgrade before the FIFA Confederations Cup, the Free State Stadium is now one of the most modern sporting facilities in the country The only 2010 FIFA World Cup venue to feature a tartan athletics track, the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, is also the only one to be owned by a tribe of people Travel tips and planning information: CITY FACTS Name: Mangaung/Bloemfontein. CITY FACTS Name: Rustenburg. The city s Travel tips and planning information: How to get here: The city s names have Sesotho (for name has Dutch origins and How to get here Bloemfontein is 405 km from city of cheetahs) and Dutch (for roughly means town of rest. Rustenburg, being 165 km from Johannesburg, with Durban 660 km fountain of flowers) origins. Province: North West Johannesburg on a major highway, is and Cape Town 990 km away. Province: Free State Population: easily accessible by car. Mangaung/Bloemfontein has an Population: Altitude: 1500m Around the area airport that has been renovated to Altitude: 1400m Geography: Located on the The Pilanesberg National Park is a for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Geography: The city is located in Highveld Plateau with low must-see as it features all of the Big Around the area central South Africa on the Free mountains and grasslands in the 5 lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and The surrounding areas boast a State Plateau. north western part of South Africa. buffalo. At the foot of the mountains wealth of attractions go on a June-July climate: Dry with June-July climate: Sub-tropical that the park sits on lies the Sun City fossil-hunting safari or learn to ride temperatures around 17 C in the with temperatures around 16 C resort with its vast range of like an African cowboy in the Maluti day and reaching -2 C at night. during the day. activities. The Madikwe National Mountains. The province is also the Key economic sectors: Trade, Key economic sectors: Mining, Park, also nearby, has the second gateway to Lesotho, a region famous Finance, Transport Agriculture largest concentration of elephants in for pony-trekking, hiking and African Professional football club: Professional football club: the country. Accommodation caters rural lifestyles. Bloemfontein Celtic (Premier League) Platinum Stars (Premier League) for all tastes and budgets

15 HOST CITIES Profiles POLOKWANE NELSPRUIT PETER MOKABA stadium Location: Capricorn, south of Polokwane CBD Capacity: Owner: Polokwane Municipality Venue specific training venue: old Peter Mokaba Stadium MBOMBELA STADIUM Location: Mataffin, west of Nelspruit Capacity: Owner: Mbombela Municipality Venue specific training venue: KaNyamazane Stadium Bullt right next door to the old venue bearing the same name, the Peter Mokaba Stadium takes its design inspiration from the locally iconic Baobab tree A proverbial stone s throw from the Kruger National Park, Mbombela Stadium pays tribute to its rural setting with its giraffe-styled roof support beams Travel tips and planning information: CITY FACTS Name: Polokwane. The city s name, CITY FACTS Name: Nelspruit. The city s name Travel tips and planning information: How to get here changed in 2005, means Place of has Dutch origins and means Nel s How to get here Polokwane International Airport by Safety in Northern Sotho. stream. The Kruger Mpumalanga air, otherwise national roads connect Province: Limpopo Province: Mpumalanga International Airport is only 22km the city to the rest of the country. Population: Population: north-east of Nelspruit. The town is Around the area Altitude: 1310m Altitude: 660m also easily accessible by road and is Famed for its forests, waterfalls and Geography: 60 km south of the Geography: Located on a low- approximately a 5-hour drive from rivers full of trout, the picturesque Tropic of Capricorn. The landscape is lying plateau, known as the Johannesburg. mountain hamlet of Haenertsburg is mainly grassland interspersed with Lowveld, in the fertile Crocodile Around the area an easy drive from Polokwane. The rocky granite hills, referred to as River valley in the north eastern Apart from being the gateway to Iron Crown rises into the sky above koppies in South African English. part of South Africa. Big 5 country, there s much fun to the village this peak is the high- June-July climate: Tropical with June-July climate: Sub-tropical be had by floraphiles, history lovers est point in Limpopo and is also the temperatures ranging from 4-20 C. with temperatures around 23 C. and daredevils in the area. As such, name of the local pub. Eat pancakes, Key economic sectors: Key economic sectors: accommodation ranges from caravan stroll around pretty public gardens Agriculture, mining, manufacturing Agriculture, Mining parks, tented camps and backpacker and take a sundowner cruise on the Professional football club: Professional football lodges to hotels, guesthouses, private Ebenezer Dam. Winners Park (First Division) clubs: none reserves and luxury lodges

16 SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM INSIGHT Steven Pienaar TIME TO SHINE As the home team of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa s fortunes have constantly been in focus. Here, star midfielder, Steven Pienaar, talks about his impresssions about the team, his home country and his own fortunes. On that note, how have the Bafana players felt about the return of Carlos Alberto Parreira and all the media pressure that came during Joel Santana s reign? For me it doesn t matter who is in charge. I just want to play no matter who coaches us. I gave 100 per cent effort under Stuart Baxter and Joel Santana and there was criticism all the time. But people don t realise the quality we ve played You have also rubbed shoulders with the world s best, has this developd you as a player? For me personally, to rub shoulders with the best was great for my career. It s also improved my life because I have learnt to be disciplined which was key for me. Europe is so different to playing back home. I only focus on soccer now, but in Cape Town (Pienaar played for Ajax Cape Town before against recently. We ve played top, moving to Europe in 2001) I used Steven, you must be bombarded top sides and it s not easy when they to do lots of other things all the with questions from your Everton all play at a very high level for their time. I ve also learnt that recovery teammates and other players in the English League about South Africa They ask me a lot about the crime in South Africa. But I always say we are like any country there is a clubs and we have guys who play week in week out against teams like Free State Stars. It s a different level. We must enjoy the moment and take opportunities... now is the time. is crucial. For instance, if I ask myself: What is tomorrow? OK, I know I must rest lot of crime in England too. Some Santana tried his best, but because tomorrow we train, then people want to make money out of nothing and that s a problem. I tell them the maybe the media was a bit harsh. What lessons have you guys learned that returning coach we play. On the field the big thing for me now is knowing when to slow the game down and when to Owing to his standing in European football, Pienaar was invited to do the draw for the European Zone people here are warm Parreira can harness and help to move forward. This is so important, different to offer but that I still and friendly, and it s a beauti- improve the team? but it s lacking in South African needed to work hard and recover ful country. Some of the guys go I think we have learnt a lot. The professional football. back to win the ball. Other players in on about us not needing to qualify Confederations Cup in June was a Which coach has had the biggest Holland could also play with the ball for 2010 and because of our bad run big help. Locally-based players got influence on your career? but they did not all have the skill to they say we would not have been in to play against the likes of Torres I d say Jan Olde Riekerink at Ajax be a ball winner like me. I believe the tournament if we weren t host- and Kaká and this experience really Amsterdam s reserves. He got me I ve become that all round player. ing it. Otherwise we don t talk much helped them a lot. The PSL-based sharp. He had already seen me What was it like for you to be about the domestic football back players do fear the world s top stars play for Ajax Cape Town and in an involved at the European Zone home, it s mainly the national team. a bit, but it is normal. It s good for Under-19 tournament. When I got play-offs draw? The spotlight will be on key players like Bafana Bafana s Steven Pienaar leading up to and during the tournament as the host team tries to restore pride in their jersey The guys say we really keep the ball well, but we cannot score goals. them mentally that they ve come up against the best. to Holland he told me that I can play with the ball and I have something It was definitely a great honour it was like winning an award 26 27

17 SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM INSIGHT Steven Pienaar actually. It s really special having the invite come from FIFA and I ll cherish it always. Talking of draws, have you given much thought to the teams South Africa could be facing in next year s World Cup? And if you could choose who would you like to draw? No, I haven t thought much about this at all. (Laughing) For me, I just hope we don t get a tough South American team. I think the conditions in South Africa will suit them. Who do you see as hot favourites for the tournament and which teams could surprise? I think Ghana and Côte d Ivoire will surprise people and South Africa too. Maybe South Korea will surprise, but Argentina are my favourites! I think with all the negative press they have had, they will use this and add it to their great talent and might just go all the way. What about England, who have had a great qualification run? So many people in South Africa expect England to win this World Cup... England will have huge support here in South Africa, but they will struggle because of the huge expectations and the conditions. Johannesburg is a struggle for teams like England. The altitude is something else For us, altitude is even an issue. But when we get our mentality right and combine this with our team spirit and will to win, then we overcome the altitude. Salvatore Schillaci, who Pienaar earned his nickname from, bemoans his luck in the semifinal of Italia 90 against Argentina who Pienaar tips to win the 2010 tournament What are your memories of the first World Cup you ever watched? It was 1990 Italy. I recall Maradona crying after the final. I was watching as an 8-year-old. [Ed s note: It was after Italy s Salvatore Schillaci s goals that Pienaar got his nickname Schillo or Laci ] Where were you when South Africa was awarded the rights to host the World Cup? I was in the Dominican Republic on holiday. I saw it on CNN, but it was in Spanish so I couldn t understand at first. I then received a message and I knew for sure... I was jumping up and down on the bed and my exgirlfriend thought I was crazy. We d just woken up because of the time difference. As a player in form in the English Premier League, how do you cope with having to play a leadership role to your less experienced teammates? For me, it is okay. I ve been here a long time, almost nine years in Europe, so you learn a lot. I ve been fortunate to be alongside a lot of winners. Guys like Richard Witschge for example. I saw how guys like him talked on the field, being vocal is key. And now I know I must talk a lot. You have to open your mouth and shout. This is part of the game. How have your friends back home adapted to the World Cup coming to South Africa? I know the Westbury soccer community so well. They will all be supporting us. I ve got a few events planned for my home community and I also want to make documentaries of where I come from and my life story. I hope it will help the community in the long run and bring funds for development. How should South Africa harness the World Cup? We must enjoy the moment and take opportunities. People in football must take the chance to shine because now is the time. 28

18 INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT World Stars The strength of the 2010 FIFA World Cup field arguably the strongest ever assembled will add to the spectacle of the first African FIFA World Cup finals and give fans around the globe the chance to see the very best pit their skills against one another. Here stars from each of FIFA s six confederations look forward to what will be a truly global celebration of football. The Didier Drogba led Cote d Ivoire team are expected to rank among the favourites to emerge victorious in South Africa WE RE COMING! AFRICA African champions Egypt may have bowed out at the very final stage of qualifying in an exciting play-off against Algeria, but many of the socalled big guns from the continent will be at South Africa They don t come much bigger than Cote d Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who is very much the talisman of The Elephants side, and along with Samuel Eto o of Cameroon is rated among the best strikers in the world. Drogba s Ivorian side has been tipped by many to be Africa s best shot at the 2010 title and the man himself is hoping his side can draw on the experience of their last visit to the finals in Germany It is going to be a challenge. To make it to the final will not be easy because there are great teams like Brazil and Germany, who have won the World Cup for many years, Drogba says. Every team is competitive and it will be a challenge if we play teams like Brazil or Argentina. At the last World Cup we played really well in Germany, but we were unlucky because we were in a very tough group with Argentina and Holland and so went out in the first round. But I think with this kind of experience, it will be possible at South Africa 2010 to do much better. Perhaps we can make the quarterfinals and then semifinals, this is something we can achieve. Drogba says that whatever happens, it is important that Africa shows the world what it is capable of, both on and off the field. My teammates and I want to make history and want to change the way the world sees African football. I hope that we ll be the team that is going to go to the final and win the competition. But let s do everything to show 29

19 INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT World Stars Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and are a prime example of how perceptions can be changed when you view something first-hand. We were a bit scared to start with [to visit South Africa], but when we got here it was a really beautiful place and we thoroughly enjoyed it, says striker Shinji Okazaki, set to be one of the stars in The stadium was wonderful it was a great experience ahead of next year and very valuable to us. The fans too playing in front of them was a great atmosphere and overall it was an excellent experience. Asked about his side s chances of causing an upset in 2010, Okazaki Japan, and its players like Shinji Okazaki have had their perceptions of the 2010 FIFA World Cup host country altered for the better is coy. I think we can develop our possibilities if every one of us improves his game, is all he says. Portugal s safe passage to South Africa guarantees fans the sight of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2010 [reach the semifinals], but we have Shane Smeltz (right) joins scorer Ryan Fallon and other teammates in celebrating New Zealand s return to the FIFA World Cup finals after 28 years before, but I have played against can also surprise at the World Cup. people a different Africa. I was in South Africa for the Confederations Cup in June and everything was perfect. The stadiums are good and the people are very friendly. The organisation was superb. And in the stadiums, even if it s a bit chilly, you very quickly forget the winter coolness. The atmosphere is magnificent, people sing together and they re happy and welcoming. ASIA Asian qualifying was intense and for the first time since 1978 there will be no representative from the Middle East at the tournament, with Japan, Korea Republic, Korea DPR and Australia booking their places at the finals. The Japanese have become a force in world football since their excellent showing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup which they co-hosted with Korea Republic, and they have been penciled in as dark horses in the tournament if not to go all the way, then perhaps to cause a few upsets in South Africa. They made a recent visit to the country for a friendly international against South Africa at the new EUROPE European qualifying was thrilling, with the play-offs adding an extra dimension to the preliminary competition. One side who used that route to book their place in South Africa was Portugal, for whom Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the star man. He is likely to be the centre of attention in South Africa, and says it will be an honour to represent his country on the highest stage, and is hoping for the semifinals at the very least. We have the players to do it to show it on the pitch, Ronaldo says. [Coach] Carlos [Quieroz] is very experienced and he has been a coach of South Africa before, so he knows what the country is all about. Asked which sides he would prefer not to face in South Africa, Ronaldo is emphatic: Brazil! The best teams are Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France it s always the same teams. Ronaldo will be making a first-ever trip to South Africa and says he hopes the country can beat the pressure of playing at home, something he has experienced before. I ve never been to South Africa South Africa twice. They are a good side. They try to play all the time and never change how they want to play the game. They have good players I know very well [Steven] Pienaar, who I faced in the English League. But it s not just him. They have many good, sharp, strong players. They can surprise. It is difficult, but they are playing at home, so motivation will be high. I can give you an example in 2004 [European Championships], Portugal played at home. No-one was talking about us, but we went all the way to the final. Maybe South Africa The Real Madrid man says he has respect for all African players, having played with and against them in Europe. Africa always has good, strong teams with great character. It will be very interesting. I look forward to seeing how they perform at the World Cup, he says. OCEANIA New Zealand sealed a return to South Africa when they beat Bahrain in a 2010 FIFA World Cup Asia/ Oceania Play-Off tie, and will hope to draw on their experiences from 30 31

20 INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT World Stars country was over the moon that we been to South Africa twice in the great individual talents in the there were some excellent sides in managed to get through and the last two years, the first time in Brazilian side, Kaká says he only the competition. feeling of having actually qualified Novembr 2007 for the Nelson thinks of himself as a team man. Asked which team he thinks Brazil for the World Cup is hard to describe Mandela Challenge where they beat When you play in a team should fear, the Real Madrid man or put into words. It s a massive the hosts 1-0 in Johannesburg. environment you will understand says there are a number of sides that achievement, Smeltz said. The Says Donovan: That is a big plus that you are all striving for the same could win the tournament. excitement we all felt was for us. We will have experience on goal and the sense of achievement I think the important teams for unbelievable so I can only imagine our side and going into a major when you win something together Brazil to take note of are Spain, what it will be like leading up to the tournament like the World Cup, is magnificent. Unforgettable. As Argentina, Italy, the French and tournament itself. that can be invaluable. for the Confederations Cup in South England. USA could be a surprise NORTH, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SOUTH AMERICA South American qualifying went Africa, it was another huge achievement for me to win that because too. I think England could have a very nice World Cup. The USA reached the final of the right down to the wire after 18 FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, which grueling matches spread over almost shows their huge potential to go far two years. Brazil maintained their at the 2010 FIFA World Cup record of reaching every single FIFA exactly a year later. Along with World Cup finals, and they will this Mexico and Honduras they sealed time be joined by Paraguay, Chile their spot in South Africa after a and Argentina, who needed a win rigorous qualification campaign in in Uruguay on the final day to seal the CONCACAF region. their spot. All-time top-scorer for the USA, One of the undoubted stars of the Landon Donovan, who was one of 2010 FIFA World Cup finals will be the stars of his side s run to the FIFA Brazilian midfielder Kaká, who shone Confederations Cup final, says he is at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Landon Donovan, and local knowledge, will be key factors as the USA look to prove that they can excel against the world s best nations in 2010 delighted with the progress his side has made recently, but that there is leading his side to victory, and who is hungry for more. the FIFA Confederations Cup that standard of teams. The still work to do. I firmly believe it will be Striker Shane Smeltz says that World Cup will just ramp it up We re pretty satisfied with where unforgettable; this is my feeling at despite defeats to Spain and South another level. we are now and the hard work the moment. It is really important to Africa, the draw they managed Asked about his side s nail-biting we ve put in but I think we realise if have a World Cup in Africa because against Iraq at that tournament path to the finals, where they beat we want to be ultimately successful this is the biggest sporting event gives them confidence going into Bahrain 1-0 over a two leg play-off, in South Africa we still have some in the world and it will help Africa the FIFA World Cup. Smeltz says there was a sense of work to do, Donovan says. in many aspects, not least to gain We enjoyed ourselves in South destiny for the players. One of the key advantages that respect from people around the Africa, the facilities were very good and it was great to come up against It was similar [to Australia s 2006 play-off qualification], the whole the USA will have over other competing nations is that they have world, the 27-year-old says. Often singled out as one of the Despite Brazil s comfortable victory over Italy at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, Kaká believes the FIFA World Cup holders Italy can pose a threat in

21 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Review FOR THE RECORD The long road to determining the 2010 FIFA World Cup champions commenced in the Samoan capital of Apia way back on 25 August On that occasion New Caledonia captain Pierre Wajoka had the honour of scoring the first goal in the global campaign for South Africa 2010 with his ninth-minute penalty enough to edge Tahiti 1-0 in a Francophone derby. Eight hundred and fifty three matches later, with 268 teams having been eliminated along the way, the 32 final teams lie in wait to see who they ll be facing when the tournament kicks off on 11 June Here s a quick look at some of the interesting facts of the qualifying campaign. TEAMS First team to qualify: Japan Saturday, 6 June 2009 Last team to qualify: Uruguay Thursday, 19 November 2009 Finals tournament debut: Slovakia Unbeaten during qualifying: Côte d Ivoire, Germany, Italy, Korea Republic, Nigeria, Netherlands, Spain PLAYERS Total used: 5602 Most players used any team: Bolivia, Colombia, Peru (56) Most players used qualified teams: Argentina (50) Oldest player: Kenny Dyer (Montserrat) 43 years, 1 month Youngest player: Abdi Abdifatah (Somalia) 14 years, 1 month Theofanis Gekas (above left) and Humberto Suazo are the only top-scorers from their respective continents whose goals helped their teams to the finals GOALS Total goals: 2344 Average: 2.75 per match Most/Fewest scored qualified team: USA (42)/New Zealand (15) Best average team: England 3.40 per match Most scored zone: Europe 725 Best average zone: Oceania 4.05 per match TOP SCORERS Africa: Moumouni Dagano (Burkina Faso) 12 (from 9 matches) South America: Humberto Suazo (Chile) 10 (from 18 matches) North, Central America and Caribbean: Rudis Corrales (El Salvador) 8 (from 17 matches) Europe: Theofanis Gekas (Greece) 10 (from 11 matches) Asia: Sarayoot Chaikamdee (Thailand) 8 (from 8 matches), England may not have scored the most goals in the preliminary competition but their healthy 3.40 average makes them the freest scoring team in that regard to qualify for South Africa 2010 Maksim Shatskikh (Uzbekistan) 8 (from 11 matches) Oceania: Osea Vakatalesau (Fiji) 12 (from 10 matches) CROWDS Highest attended match: Mexico vs USA (12/8/09) Total attendance: Average attendance: Best average team: Mexico Best average zone: South America COACHES Nine coaches, whose current teams have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, will return to world football s greatest stage having taken charge of teams in previous final competitions: Rabah Saadane Algeria (1986 Algeria) Marcelo Bielsa Chile (2002 Argentina) Morten Olsen Denmark (2002 Denmark) Raymond Domenech France (2006 France) Marcello Lippi Italy (2006 Italy) Takeshi Okada Japan (1998 Japan) Javier Aguirre Mexico (2002 Mexico) Carlos Alberto Parreira South Africa (1982 Kuwait, 1990 United Arab Emirates, 1994/2006 Brazil, 1998 Saudi Arabia) Oscar Tabarez Uruguay (1990 Uruguay) 34 35

22 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Africa SOUTH AFRICA CAMEROON COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Tshwane/Pretoria Population: 48.5 million SA Football Association foundation year: 1991 FIFA affiliated since: 1992 President: Kirsten Nematandani Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira (Brazil) Captain: Aaron Mokoena Nickname: Bafana Bafana FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 85 COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Yaoundé Population: 15.75million Fédération Camerounaise de Football foundation year: 1959 FIFA affiliated since: 1964 President: Mohammed Iya Coach: Paul Le Guen (France) Captain: Samuel Eto o (left) Nickname: The Indomitable Lions FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 14 HOW THEY QUALIFIED As host country South Africa qualified automatically. Nevertheless, they competed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary competition in an unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations 2 (1998, 2002) Africa Cup of Nations winners 1 (1996) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in African Zone Group A 5 (1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002) Africa Cup of Nations winners 4 (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002) ALGERIA COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Algiers Population: million Fédération Algérienne de Football foundation year: 1962 FIFA affiliated since: 1964 President: Mohamed Raouraoua Coach: Rabah Saadane Captain: Yazid Mansouri Nickname: Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 29 CÔTE D IVOIRE COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Yamoussoukro Population: million Fédération Ivoirienne de Football foundation year: 1960 FIFA affiliated since: 1964 President: Jacques Anouma Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Captain: Didier Drogba (right) Nickname: The Elephants FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 19 2 (1982, 1986) Africa Cup of Nations winners 1 (1990) HOW THEY QUALIFIED Joint 1st African Zone Group C Play-off: Algeria 1 Egypt 0 1 (2006) Africa Cup of Nations winners 1 (1992) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in African Zone Group E

23 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Africa/South America GHANA ARGENTINA HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in African Zone Group D COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Accra Population: million Ghana Football Association foundation year: 1957 FIFA affiliated since: 1958 President: Kwesi Nyantaki Coach: Milovan Rajevac (Serbia) Captain: Stephen Appiah Nickname: The Black Stars FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 38 1 (2006) Africa Cup of Nations winners 4 (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 4th in South American Zone Capital: Buenos Aires Population: 38.7 million (July 2003 estimate) Asociación del Fútbol Argentino foundation year: 1893 FIFA affiliated since: 1912 President: Julio Grondona Coach: Diego Maradona Captain: Javier Mascherano Nickname: Albiceleste (The Blue and Whites) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 6 FIFA World Cup winners 2 (1978, 1986) 14 (1930, 1934, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) Copa America winners 14 (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1936, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993) NIGERIA COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Abuja Population: million Nigeria Football Federation foundation year: 1945 FIFA affiliated since: 1960 President: Sani Abdullahi Coach: Shaibu Amodu Captain: Joseph Yobo Nickname: The Super Eagles FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 32 3 (1994, 1998, 2002) Africa Cup of Nations winners 2 (1980, 1994) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in African Zone Group B BRAZIL Capital: Brasilia Population: 182 million Confederaçao Brasileira de Futebol foundation year: 1914 FIFA affiliated since: 1923 President: Ricardo Teixeira Coach: Dunga Captain: Lucio Nickname: Seleção (The Selection) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 1 FIFA World Cup winners 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) 18 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) Copa America winners 8 (1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in South American Zone

24 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS South America/North America CHILE URUGUAY HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in South American Zone PARAGUAY COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Asunción Population: 6 million (July 2003 estimate) Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol foundation year: 1906 FIFA affiliated since: 1925 President: Juan Angel Napout Coach: Gerardo Martino (Argentina) Captain: Denis Caniza Nickname: La Albirroja (White and Red) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 21 COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Santiago Population: 15.6 million (July 2003 estimate) Federación de Fútbol de Chile foundation year: 1895 FIFA affiliated since: 1913 President: Harold Mayne-Nicholls Coach: Marcelo Bielsa (Argentina) Captain: Claudio Bravo Nickname: La Roja (The Red One) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 17 7 (1930, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1982, 1998) Copa America best finish runners-up 4 (1955, 1956, 1979, 1987) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 5th in South American Zone Play-off: Costa Rica 0 Uruguay 1; Uruguay 1 Costa Rica 1 (Uruguay won 2-1 on aggregate) Capital: Montevideo Population: 3.4 million (July 2003 estimate) Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol foundation year: 1900 FIFA affiliated since: 1923 President: Sebastian Bauza Coach: Oscar Tabarez Captain: Diego Lugano Nickname: La Celeste (The Sky Blue) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 25 FIFA World Cup winners 2 (1930, 1950) 10 (1930, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1986, 1990, 2002) Copa America winners 14 (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995) 7 (1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006) Copa America winners 2 (1953, 1979) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 3rd in South American Zone HONDURAS Capital: Tegucigalpa Population: 6.67 million Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras foundation year: 1951 FIFA affiliated since: 1946 President: Rafael Callejas Coach: Renaldo Rueda (Colombia) Captain: Amado Guevara Nickname: Los Catrachos FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 35 1 (1982) CONCACAF Gold Cup best finish runners-up 1 (1991) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 3rd in North, Central America and Caribbean Zone final group

25 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS South America/Europe MEXICO DENMARK HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in North, Central America and Caribbean Zone final group Capital: Mexico City Population: million Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación foundation year: 1951 FIFA affiliated since: 1946 President: Justino Compean Coach: Javier Aguirre Captain: Rafael Marquez Nickname: El Tri FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): (1930, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1978, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) CONCACAF Championship and Gold Cup winners 7 (1965, 1971, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009) Capital: Copenhagen Population: 5.38 million Danks Boldspil-Union foundation year: 1889 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Allan Hansen Coach: Morten Olsen Captain: Jon Dahl Tomasson Nickname: Danish Dynamite FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 27 3 (1986, 1998, 2002) UEFA Euro winners 1 (1992) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group USA COUNTRY/ASSOCIATION INFO Capital: Washington DC Population: million US Soccer Federation foundation year: 1913 FIFA affiliated since: 1914 President: Sunil Gulati Coach: Bob Bradley Captain: Carlos Bocanegra Nickname: The Stars and Stripes FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 11 ENGLAND Capital: London Population: million The Football Association foundation year: 1863 FIFA affiliated since: 1905 President: Lord Triesman Coach: Fabio Capello (Italy) Captain: John Terry Nickname: The Three Lions FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 7 8 (1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) CONCACAF Gold Cup winners 4 (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in North, Central America and Caribbean Zone final group FIFA World Cup winners 1 (1966) 13 (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010) UEFA Euro best result third 1 (1968) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group

26 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Europe FRANCE GREECE HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in European Zone Group Play-offs: Republic of Ireland 0 France 1; France 1 Republic of Ireland 1 (after extra time, France won 2-1 on aggregate) Capital: Paris Population: million Federatión Francaise de Football foundation year: 1919 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Jean-Pierre Escallets Coach: Raymond Domenech Captain: Thierry Henry Nickname: Les Bleus (The Blues) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 9 FIFA World Cup winners 1 (1998) 12 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006) UEFA Euro winners 2 (1984, 2000) Capital: Athens Population: million Hellenic Football Federation foundation year: 1926 FIFA affiliated since: 1927 President: Sofoklis Pilavios Coach: Otto Rehhagel (German) Captain: Georgios Karagounis Nickname: none FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 16 1 (1994) UEFA Euro winners 1 (2004) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in European Zone Group Play-offs: Greece 0 Ukraine 0; Ukraine 0 Greece 1 (Greece won 1-0 on aggregate) GERMANY Capital: Berlin Population: million Deutscher Fussball-Bund foundation year: 1900 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Theo Zwanziger Coach: Joachim Loew Captain: Michael Ballack Nickname: Der Mannschaft (The Team) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 5 FIFA World Cup winners 3 (1954, 1974, 1990) 16 (1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) UEFA Euro winners 3 (1972, 1980, 1996) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group ITALY Capital: Rome Population: 58 million Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio foundation year: 1898 FIFA affiliated since: 1905 President: Giancarlo Abete Coach: Marcello Lippi Captain: Fabio Cannavaro Nickname: Squadra Azzurri FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 4 FIFA World Cup winners 4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) 16 (1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) UEFA EURO winners 1 (1968) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group

27 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Europe NETHERLANDS SERBIA Capital: Amsterdam Population: million Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond foundation year: 1889 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Michael van Praag Coach: Bert van Marwijk Captain: Giovanni van Bronchorst Nickname: Oranje (The Oranges) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 3 Capital: Belgrade Population: million Football Association of Serbia foundation year: 1919 FIFA affiliated since: 1923 President: Tomislav Karadzic Coach: Radomir Antic Captain: Dejan Stankovic Nickname: Beli Orlovi (White Eagles) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 20 HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group FIFA World Cup best finish runners-up 2 ( ) 8 (1934, 1938, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2006) UEFA EURO winners 1 (1988) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group (including Yugoslavia and Serbia & Montenegro) FIFA World Cup best finish fourth 2 (1930, 1962) 10 (1930, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1974, 1982, 1990, 1998, 2006) UEFA EURO best finish runners-up 2 (1960, 1968) PORTUGAL Capital: Lisbon Population: million Federaçao Portuguesa de Futbol foundation year: 1914 FIFA affiliated since: 1923 President: Gilberto Madail Coach: Carlos Queiroz Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo Nickname: Seleção das Quinas (Selection of the Shields) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 10 SLOVAKIA Capital: Bratislava Population: 5.43 million Slovak Football Association foundation year: 1993 FIFA affiliated since: 1907 President: Frantisek Laurinec Coach: Vladimir Weiss Captain: Marek Hamsik Nickname: Repre (The Representatives) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 33 FIFA World Cup best finish third 1 (1966) 4 (1966, 1986, 2002, 2006) UEFA Euro best finish runners-up 1 (2004) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in European Zone Group Play-offs: Portugal 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0; Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 1 (Portugal won 2-0 on aggregate) (all as part of Czechoslovakia) FIFA World Cup best finish runners-up 2 (1934, 1962) 8 (1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1982, 1990) UEFA EURO winners 1 (1976) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group

28 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Europe / Asia SLOVENIA SWITZERLAND HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in European Zone Group Play-offs: Russia 2 Slovenia 1; Slovenia 1 Russia 0 (won on away goals) Capital: Ljubljana Population: 1.94 million Football Association of Slovenia foundation year: 1920 FIFA affiliated since: 1992 President: Ivan Simic Coach: Matjaz Kek Captain: Robert Koren Nickname: none FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 49 1 (2002) UEFA Euro best finish group stage 1 (2000) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group Capital: Bern Population: 7.32 million Schweizerischer Fussballverband foundation year: 1895 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Peter Gillieron Coach: Ottmar Hitzfeld (Germany) Captain: Alexander Frei Nickname: Schweizer Nati (The Swiss National Team ) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 13 8 (1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1994, 2006) UEFA EURO best finish group stage 3 (1996, 2004, 2008) SPAIN Capital: Madrid Population: million Real Federación Española de Fútbol foundation year: 1913 FIFA affiliated since: 1904 President: Angel Maria Villar Llona Coach: Vicente Del Bosque Captain: Iker Casillas Nickname: La Furia Roja (The Red Fury) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 2 FIFA World Cup best finish fourth 1 (1950) 12 (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) UEFA Euro winners 2 (1964, 2008) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in European Zone Group AUSTRALIA Capital: Canberra Population: million Football Federation Australia foundation year: 1961 FIFA affiliated since: 1963 President: Frank Lowy Coach: Pim Verbeek (Netherlands) Captain: Lucas Neill Nickname: The Socceroos FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 24 2 (1974, 2006) OFC Nations Cup winners 4 (1980, 1995, 2000, 2004) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in Asian Zone Final Group

29 THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS Europe / Oceania JAPAN KOREA REPUBLIC HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in Asian Zone Final Group Capital: Tokyo Population: million Japan Football Association foundation year: 1921 FIFA affiliated since: 1929 President: Motoaki Inukai Coach: Takeshi Okada Captain: Yuji Nakazawa Nickname: The Blue Samurais FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 40 3 (1998, 2002, 2006) Asian Nations Cup winners 3 (1992, 2000, 2004) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in Asian Zone Final Group Capital: Seoul Population: million Korea Football Association foundation year: 1933 FIFA affiliated since: 1948 President: Cho Chung Yun Coach: Huh Jung Moo Captain: Park Ji Sung Nickname: Taegeuk Jeonsa (Taegeuk Warriors) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 48 7 (1954, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) Asian Nations Cup winners 2 (1956, 1960) KOREA DPR Capital: Pyongyang Population: million DPR Korea Football Association foundation year: 1945 FIFA affiliated since: 1958 President: Mun Jae Chol Coach: Kim Jong Hun Captain: Hong Yong Jo Nickname: Chollima (The Winged Horses) FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 91 NEW ZEALAND Capital: Wellington Population: 3.95 million New Zealand Football foundation year: 1891 FIFA affiliated since: 1948 President: Frank van Hattum Coach: Ricki Herbert Captain: Ryan Nelsen Nickname: The All Whites FIFA World Ranking (October 2009): 83 1 (1966) Asian Nations Cup best finish fourth 1 (1980) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 2nd in Asian Zone Final Group (1982) Oceania Nations Cup winners 4 (1973, 1998, 2002, 2008) HOW THEY QUALIFIED 1st in Oceania Zone (Winners of the OFC Nations Cup 2008) Play-offs: Bahrain 0 New Zealand 0; New Zealand 1 Bahrain 0 (New Zealand won 1-0 on aggregate) 50 51

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31 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME Update service... with a smile Cape Town has prepared to host a Final Draw event like no other, and a team of willing helpers will be ensuring that they do just that. The likes of the Grammy awardwinning Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninoise singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and one of South Africa s greatest music exports, Johnny Clegg, will create the buzz with their on-stage performances at the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, a 392-strong group of volunteers will be playing their part too with their collective performances albeit behind the scenes. Recruited from hopefuls, the volunteer team represents a cross-section of South African society. Young and old, male and female from all races have come together. Take Fazeela Salie (28) and Quanita Facilitators have been hard at work getting the 392 volunteers ready to assist guests from all over the world at the Final Draw Behardien (26). Work colleagues in their roles as secretaries at the Cape Peninsula of Technology, the pair support rival football teams Manchester United and Liverpool respectively but like so many in the The pride of being able to assist is reward in itself. group they re putting aside any differences to show the world a good time like only Africa, and South Africa, can. The World Cup as a whole is such a big event, says Salie while Behardien adds, and we just had to be part of it even if it means missing some work. A throw away line that may sound like, but sacrifices have become the common theme of the volunteer programme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. When we first launched, there were fears that we would strugggle to find people to put their hands up, says Onke Mjo, the Organising Committee s volunteer manager. However, the most humbling aspect has been the commitment shown to the programme. We ve been so impressed with the profile of the volunteers; some are working, some are students and some are retired but they ve all shown such enthusiasm, energy and commitment to make sure Fazeela Salie and Quanita Behardien will put competing sporting allegiances aside to work hand in hand at the Final Draw South Africa makes a success of this event, Mjo concludes. In fact, throughout the programme, stories have abounded of individuals catching long-haul buses from one city to another just to attend interviews and others defying illness or disability to help in any way. It just shows, that from a volunteer s perspective, going the extra mile is a non-negotiable. I don t really know what to expect, says 21-year-old communications student Akhona Mahangu about her role in accreditation for the Final Draw, but what I do know is that I m really excited that I ve been chosen to help out just like I was when I received the from my university inviting applications to be a volunteer. That sense of duty is one that 54-year-old Lodewyk De Klerk shares. The pride of being able to assist is reward in itself, De Klerk says, and he Student Akhona Mahungu is looking forward to any unexpected element that may be thrown at her should know, having been involved in tourism all his life. The World Cup provides our country with so many positives that it is very important that everybody who can assist does and you don t necessarily have to be a volunteer to do that. Of course, the fact that all 32 qualified nations will be represented at the Final Draw means there has also been a special need for languages in recruiting this particular group of volunteers and that requirement has been comfortably covered. The diversity of our country has meant we didn t have to look hard to find willing volunteers with the necessary language skills, says Virginia Gabriels, volunteer coordinator in Cape Town. The varied range of national team jerseys worn by the volunteers when Lodewyk De Klerk, with many years in the tourism industry, knows full well the rewards good service to visitors will deliver they convened for training bore witness to that fact. All in all, if there has been one success story of the 2010 FIFA World Cup so far, then it s the volunteer programme. The tales from VIPs, media and visitors who ve encountered their selfless enthusiasm and pro-activeness suggest that and while they may not be the stars of the show, their influence definitely shines bright. VARIED EXPERTISE As has been the case throughout the volunteer programme, the chosen group have been divided into specific functional areas primarily related to their skills set. In terms of the Final Draw these areas are: Accreditation, Administration, IT & T, Language Support, Logistics, Marketing, Media, Protocol, Transport, Volunteer Management and finally Welcome and Information Services

32 ENTREPENEURS Profiles 2010 INSPIRATION As the 2010 FIFA World Cup fast approaches, more and more South Africans are realising the enormous potential the incoming fans and worldwide publicity will bring. For two artists from different corners of the country, the tournament is providing them with ample inspiration. Daniel Popper is a young artist working and teaching in Cape Town. It was only after graduating from the University of Cape Town s Michaelis School of Fine Art in 2006 that he first began manufacturing his massive artworks. Over the space of two years, working through trial and error, and a few hints from the internet, he slowly began a process that would lead to the enormous puppets he has now completed. When I made my first puppet it was for fun, an experiment. Since then I ve taken various puppets to festivals and gatherings where people kept saying how lots of these would look amazing together on a field, at an event, so I came up with this idea to make giant soccer players for the World Cup, says Popper. These massive puppets stand at over five metres tall, almost big enough to look through a second floor window. The necessarily lightweight frames are manufactured out of a number of materials, from fabric and bamboo, to aluminium and foam. Each one of these giant structures are operated by a single puppeteer who is strapped into a harness below the puppet. Included in the puppet s intricate design is a lighting system, which allows the giant art-forms to shine at night, changing their appearance and making their already incredible presence even more commanding. Popper feels that these puppets offer something special to the audience watching them. The attraction is that they are giant; it is always eye catching to see something this big. While a lot of entertainment today is static and boring, these puppets move, they dance, and because of this they really capture people s imagination. They take people out of their environment for a moment, and they start to relax because the puppet reminds them that they are out to have fun, says Popper. Since last year, Popper s aspirations for the tournament have grown and he has been encouraged by the response to his prototypes. It would be amazing if they could be all over the place, he said, obviously excited Karabo Maseku s paintings of Soccer City is the start of the budding artist s programme to paint all ten venues that will be in use for the 2010 FIFA World Cup for the influx of expected visitors next year, many of whom will get to witness his puppets in action on the streets of Cape Town and other cities around South Africa. Now running his own business, Popper credits the arrival of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for playing a big part in inspiring him to become an entrepreneur: I think that there are opportunities for everybody, but for creative people especially. For a lot of the artists in the country now is a chance for them to put their work out there for the rest of the world to see. This is history and we as artists can record that. His advice for other people looking to start up their own businesses ahead of the tournament next year? Just go for it, don t be afraid to do it. It is tough but the opportunities are there, just be properly prepared. Karabo Maseku is another shining example of a South African who has been inspired by the FIFA World Cup. Drawing inspiration from the preparations for 2010, Maseku, who hails from Johannesburg, is hard at work painting the stadiums This is history and we as artists can record that. that will soon host 32 of the world s best teams. I just look at what is happening in South Africa and an idea comes to me. I paint what happens around me, said Maseku. As if to make a point Maseku turns his head to what will soon become one of the most recognised stadiums in the world Soccer City. In awe of the sheer size of it, he exclaims: It is such a beautiful stadium and the people have been working so hard on it. I want people to know about the workers that are making this stadium. And the 29-year-old artist is doing just that. Together with his friend and Soccer City stadium construction worker, Doctor Legodi, the artists have begun to paint the story of the workers of Soccer City. He hopes it will be a source of inspiration for South Africans as well as a reminder of the work being put into making 2010 a global success. I want them (construction workers) to be remembered and recognised, said Maseku who has already begun painting the Green Point and Nelson Mandela Bay stadiums with Legodi. For Maseku 2010 is a great opportunity for many South Africans is big time important. It will benefit many people like me as an artist. Firstly there will be tourists to sell my work too; we will have lots of business. Secondly, I will have great inspiration to paint during the World Cup. As an artist Maseku is looking forward to the vibrant and colourful subject matter during the 2010 FIFA World Cup but he is also confident that the many visitors expected for the tournament will get to meet the true South Africa. We are going to give them smiles and love when they arrive for They will definitely see our true colours

33 OC LEGACY PROGRAMME Update MORE THAN JUST A GAME For the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC), the legacy of the 2010 tournament must speak to the very heart of football in South Africa, and acknowledge that for many communities around the country, it is more than just a game. Every day, hundreds of young excited football players cluster around football pitches made of cow dung and dust. You have to be tough to play on one of these fields, tougher to play without shoes and the toughest of them all to carry on playing when you fall. You can get hurt very badly, says football player Mduso Dlamini. I hurt my knee, they wanted to send me to hospital but I said no. It s hard to play [on this ground] but I m used to it. Of course, grass will be better. Dlamini plays in the Under-15 league in the Umzimkhulu District in Kwa-Zulu Natal. His team is one of up to 60 teams that play weekly on the makeshift football fields on the uneven rocky grounds of the Umzimkhulu College, which nestles in the majestic foothills of the When it comes to football, you re never too young or too poor to love the game all you need is a ball and some friends Drakensberg mountains. It is here that the OC plans to build an artificial football pitch which will transform Dlamini and his team s football experience forever. A new pitch will have a great impact because some of the good teams around Kwa-Zulu-Natal will be able to play here, like Maritzburg United. We cannot afford to travel to them, and [currently] they won t visit us because of our fields, says local coach Thozamile Luganyeni. Quality pitches will go a long way in producing quality football and returning to the game and its players the dignity that it deserves after years of neglect. With better facilities available throughout the year, the game will grow, producing an institution of worth and value to the communities that surround it. This social interdependency with the game gives more people a vested interest in its success, ultimately working towards integrated development for coaches, players and supporters. As Luganyeni says, Football means a lot to this community. It is the life of the community. It is the only sports club that we have. Umzimkhulu is not the only district which is set to benefit from the World Cup. The OC plans to build 52 football turfs in South Africa one in each SAFA region at a cost of some R4.2 million per site. These sites will have a rural bias, and also look at schools and areas that have some existing infrastructure. For now, nine sites one in each province have been identified for development with partial funding (R3 million per site) already secured from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. Further funding is being sought so that one of the most tangible legacies of the FIFA World Cup can be felt in all areas of the country. Along with the artificial pitches and fund dependent, there are plans to develop club houses with dressing rooms, a management office and space for community gatherings and lectures and even a computer centre. The legacy of this project is to develop a space where football is a catalyst for community growth through ownership and participation at all levels. Part of the big dream would be for football legends and positive role models to partner with the club, and assist with the training of the younger teams, and for projects such as 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Youth Zone: Legacy Network to be integrated. The Youth Zone: Legacy Network is a partnership between the Foundation for a Safe South Africa (FSSA) and the OC that has recently received funding of R6 million from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to implement a programme designed to get the youth connected. Football means a lot to this community. It is the life of the community. The philosophy of the programme is to prevent the youth from turning to crime through isolation and boredom by not only developing their football game, but teaching them life and computer skills. These programmes are supplemented by activities chosen by the community themselves like netball, community policing or language interventions. Everything we do here is about relationships, says Schalk van Heerden Project Co-Ordinator FSSA who explains that such an intervention can only be sustained through understanding a community s needs and partnering with them in the interest of having a positive impact. It must be organic and grow like a tree by starting small and seeing how things develop. So with football, you have education and skills development. For players like Dlamini, and many others who share football boots, kit and practice with balls made out of plastic, the legacy is the beautiful game that promises to go on a long time after the world s greatest team is crowned world champions at Africa s first World Cup. Through the OC legacy initiative, barren football fields will soon be green all year round 58 59

34 NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES Profiles HELLO NEIGHBOUR Lofty mountain peaks, waterfalls, pony trekking and unusual wildlife that s what you ll find if you visit Lesotho and Swaziland. Both are rugged and beautiful, both offer unique adventures and experiences for lovers of the great outdoors. LESOTHO Completely surrounded by South Africa, Lesotho is a tiny mountain kingdom with a lot to offer those who love dramatic landscapes. The towering snow-strewn Maluti mountains dominate the scenery in winter, transforming Lesotho into a white wonderland that reaches 3 000m into the sky. Summers are warmer, but with all of Lesotho above 1 400m, the weather is generally moderate. In brief Lying within eastern South Africa, along the mighty Drakensberg, Lesotho is just km² in size and has a total population of 2.2 million people ruled by King Letsie III. The Kingdom of Lesotho was first populated by the earliest inhabitants of southern Africa, the hunter-gatherer Khoisan The view from Sani Pass into the kingdom of Lesotho highlights the dramatic landscape of the tiny country completely landlocked by South Africa people, and much of their delicate rock art can still be seen in river valleys. The Basotho people now inhabit Lesotho, which means land of the people who speak SeSotho. English is also an official language. Places of interest The capital, Maseru, is slow paced and friendly, but if you can get to the top of Sani Pass by 4x4 you can enjoy a drink at the highest pub in Africa. Traditional pony trekking from Malealea allows you to explore the vast countryside, and hiking is also excellent. Sehlabathebe National Park is remote and rugged, and there is good birdlife there. The Maletsunyane Falls are best in summer, but the craft centre at Ty is worth a visit for traditional keepsakes. WEATHER Winters are cold and dry, with snow (June-August) and summers are warm and rainy (October- April). The weather is highly changeable in the mountains, as temperatures can range from 30º C in the lowlands to -17º C in the highlands. Currency INFO Loti (LSL) the currency is fixed to the value of the South African Rand, so 1LSL = R1. The Rand is accepted in Lesotho, but Loti is not accepted in South Africa. Health Lesotho is malaria and bilharzia free, but bottled water is advisable. VISA Most foreign nationals require an entry permit, available free at the border post or in Maseru. How to get there South African Airways flies daily between Johannesburg and Maseru. If entering by road, always check on the relevant borderpost s closing time before departure. The Mlilwane Sanctuary has some of Africa s most intriguing wildlife, like roan SWAZILAND there, and the Mlilwane Wildlife It s the smallest country in the Sanctuary in the valley has excellent southern hemisphere, with a wildlife offerings. population of under a million people, Swaziland is a sanctuary for roan, but the Kingdom of Swaziland is sable, tsessebe, oribi, eland, blue spectacular for both its scenery and duiker and suni Africa s smallest excellent wildlife reserves. antelope, in both Mlilwane Wildlife In brief Sanctuary and the flagship Mkhaya Ruled by King Mswati III, Swaziland Game Reserve. Hlane Royal National has been inhabited for years. Park is another favourite, as is However, the Swazi people only Malolotja Nature Reserve, which also arrived in the 19th century and speak has walking trails. Large game and SiSwati, similar to Zulu, as well as predators can be seen across the English. It s a fertile country and various parks and reserves, and there pineapples, citrus, rice and sugar are is white water rafting on the great farmed extensively. Usutu River in the Mkhaya Game Places of interest Reserve, which is home to many The Ezulwini Valley, just outside the endangered wildlife species. capital Mbabane, is home to the The little town of Piggs Peak has Swazi royals and some fine hotels. verdant forest scenery and is known Visitors can t enter the Royal for its handicrafts, as well as the nearby Phophyonyane Falls. Traditional Village, but may on occasion be privy to ceremonies at the Royal Kraal. Swazi candles are a unique craft and Mantenga Falls are also worth a visit, the ultimate souvenir, and are made though it s a trepidous road to get primarily in the Ezulwini Valley. WEATHER The rainy season is November to March. Summers on the central and eastern plains are hot; winters are cool to cold in the mountains. CURRENCY INFO The Swazi Lilangeni (E) is tied to the value of the Rand, so 1E = R1. There s no need to change money as the Rand is accepted everywhere, but Lilangeni is not accepted or changeable once out of Swaziland. Health Malaria precautions are advised. Do not swim in rivers because of bilharzia and crocodiles, and drink only bottled water. VISA Most foreigners don t require a visa, but there are some exceptions. Visas are available free at the border posts. How to get there SAA flies daily between South Africa and Matshapa Airport, near Manzini in Swaziland. Swaziland s leader, King Mswati III (red arm scarf) kicks off the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony for unmarried and childless Swazi girls 60 61

35 ROAD TO SOUTH AFRICA 2010 Timeline 2010: THE MILESTONES The dream of bringing the FIFA World Cup to South Africa has been a long and winding road. With the reality of its first visit to Africa just a few months away, it s a good time to remember the moments that brought us to where we are today. 11 February 1990 Nelson Mandela walks free, after 27 years imprisonment June 1994 At the 49th FIFA Congress in Chicago, during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, SAFA members conceive the idea of hosting the tournament in South Africa 6 July 2000 Germany defeats South Africa in the final round of voting for the 2006 FIFA World Cup 7 July 2000 Following the 2006 vote, FIFA adopts the principle of rotation for future FIFA World Cups, declaring that the 2010 tournament will be played in Africa and restricting the bidding to member associations of CAF 25 August 2005 The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (the OC) is set up as a Section 21 company with Dr Irvin Khoza (pictured right) as Chairman of the Board and Dr Danny Jordaan as Chief Executive Officer 5 February 2007 SAFA House, built next to Soccer City in Johannesburg, is opened to house the OC until the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Thereafter, it will become the SAFA headquarters April 1994 South Africa s first multi-racial democratic elections are held and Nelson Mandela becomes the nation s president January 1998 At Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, during the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, SAFA formally launches its bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2006, competing initially against Brazil, Germany and England 15 May 2004 South Africa are awarded the right to host the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 tournament and ultimately the 2010 FIFA World Cup 7 July 2006 The full OC Board and then South African President Thabo Mbeki are in attendance at the unveiling of the Official Emblem for the 2010 tournament 62 63

36 ROAD TO SOUTH AFRICA 2010 Timeline 22 September 2008 The Official Mascot f or the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Zakumi, is unveiled. The name of the anthropomorphised leopard with green hair comes from ZA, the ISO alpha-2 code for South Africa, and kumi, a word that means ten in various African languages. 22 November 2008 The Final Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 is held with the eight teams being represented during the draw by their respective Miss World contestants June 2009 The FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 is held in South Africa and won by Brazil December 2009 At the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the 32 qualified teams are drawn into their respective groups 25 November 2007 The Preliminary Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is held in Durban and the official poster for the tournament is launched 26 January days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup is marked by the launch of the nine Host City posters 11 June 2010 The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off for the first time on the African continent... in South Africa 64

37 INSIDE 2010 The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) has launched a weekly electronic newsletter Inside Aimed at informing people on the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it is a must read for anyone who wants to keep abreast of progress towards the hosting of the FIFA World Cup. You can sign up by going to