The whole world can’t wait for the 2010 Soccer World Cup to begin. South Africa has emerges as the host for the 2010 world cup after a lot of debate, bidding and voting.. South Africa and Mexico are the first in line on the 2010 soccer calender being the first teams to compete.Many theorize that it would become likely for the final world cup winners football game to have an African country involved however this is yet to be seen. Many may not have time to follow the whole tournament, so if you’re wondering what sort of world-class stadiums our favorite teams will be doing their soccer tricks. Well South Africa really took to heart their being the 2010 hosts and over the years constructed five totally new stunning stadiums.Here’s a peek for all you ‘soccerholics’:
*Moses Mabhida Stadium- constructed on the site of the former Kings Park Soccer Stadium, this teflon-coated, glass-fibre roofed stadium was officially opened on November 2009.
o Capacity: 70,000 o Location: Durban o Design: looks like the South African flag from an ariel view.The legs of the arch join which signifies the uniting of the formally devided country.This arch has a staggering height of 347 ft at the highest point. The roof glows when under light.
* Green Point Stadium- will hold the first six round matches, one second-round, one quarter and one semifinal match.The original stadium was demolished and reconstruced in 2007.
o Capacity:70,000 o Location: Cape Town o Design:has sound proof material and is situated very near the ocean and has beautiful mountains in the background. Has an amazing retractable glass roof weighing about 4,500 tons.
* Mbombela Stadium- a Siwala world meaning “many people together in a small space.” o Capacity: 40,000 o Location:Nelspruit o Design: has giraffe looking roof designs and seats that resemble the stripes of a giraffe. * Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium-not to be confused with the former president Mandela but the Nelson mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality.Will be hosting five first round matches, one second round, one quarter final and the third place playoff.
o Capacity: 50 000 o Location:Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth o Design: resembles a ‘sunflower’ with the roof made up a series of white petals.Is overlooking the North End Lake making it a one in a million stadium.
* Soccer City Stadium- The largest stadium in Africa. Will hold the first and last matches of the Cup.
o Capacity:94,500 o Location: Johannesburg o Design:very lit during the night and resembles an African pot.
This years Cup is one to go in the books with all these great stadiums. Wouldn’t you want to just book the next flight to Africa to witness this event?
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