SSR Vol5 FIFA- WC-SA

In a continuous flow, pieces of medal-like material were brought onto the field to form a structure in the shape and form of Soccer City Stadium in the center of the field. It was symbolic of the pride of South Africa at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and also portrayed the many uses of the ‘calabash’ shape structure. One of its portrayal was of a pot with steamy vapours escaping from the inside. In watching the erected structure I can understand why FIFA President Sepp Blatter was impressed days earlier when the stadium was handed over. “Soccer City is a five-star stadium,” …. “Together with the president of CAF, we are very proud of the work that has been done at the venue” Blatter said.

South Africa Minister of Sport, Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, also added his take on Soccer City stadium and what it meant to the country.

“It is the flagship for South Africa and the African continent, I will go further and say this stadium is a flagship of the world. It is one of the most beautiful stadiums, I can compare it with Wembley Stadium just outside London,” Sport Minister Stofile said.

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