The 2010 FIFA World Cup is awaited by the entire world. After a lot of discussion, bidding and finally votation, South Africa is the selected venue for the 2010 World cup. South Africa and Mexico are the first in line on the 2010 soccer calender being the first teams to compete.Many theorize that it will become probable for the final world cup winners football game to have an African nation involved but 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.
Capacity: 70,000 Location: Durban 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 produces a translucent glow when lit.
* 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.
Capacity:70,000 Location: Cape Town Design: has a noise-reducing exterior cladding and is situated very near the ocean and has the mountains as a the backdrop. Roofing is a unique retractable glass roofing of about 4,500 tons.
* Mbombela Stadium- comes from the Siwala world meaning “many people together in a small space.” Capacity: 40,000 Location:Nelspruit Design: has a ‘jungle’ like theme with zebra stripped seats and a roof structure that resembles a giraffe. * Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium-Will be hosting five first round matches, one second round, one quarter final and the third place playoff. Name taken from the municipality name not the x-president Nelson Mandela.
Capacity: 50,000 Location:Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Design:nicknamed ‘the sunflower’ has a roof with a series of petal like looking structures.
* Soccer City Stadium- The largest stadium in Africa. Will hold the first and last matches of the Cup.
Capacity:94,500 Location: Johannesburg Design:gets its design from an African Pot or calabash.
With all these stadiums, this year is surely to be a Cup to remember. Wouldn’t you want to just book the next flight to Africa to witness this event?
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