SA: Wrangling sparks WC 2010 worries

  1. Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2008 - 10:01
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    Sam Banda Junior, AfricaNews reporter in Blantyre, Malawi Photo: South Africans received the hosting news with joy
    The political situation in South Africa would negatively affect the preparations of the 2010 World Cup, FIFA football leaders and the media in US said last week. According to Sabcnews.com, the concerns were raised during a meeting which was hosted by the country's World Cup chief Danny Jordaan.
    South Africa celebrates rugby world cup, photo: Elles van Gelder
    The Southern African country would host the 2010 World Cup which also happens to be the first in Africa. However internal wrangling within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is seen as a possible threat to a successful event.

    The squabbles have led to other members resigning from the ruling party to form their own break away party. The concern also comes at a time when another issue was raised a few months ago regarding the xenophobic attacks where over 11 people died.

    However the country has defended itself to say that the tournament would be a great success and that they have put in place all the necessary measures. The World Cup Organizing Committee said accommodation and transportation arrangements are in place and that the completion of stadiums is on schedule.

    The report said Jordaan and his team is in the US as part of a road show to boost confidence in his country’s readiness to host one of the biggest events in the world.

    In preparations for the World Cup, South Africa would have its first real test in June next year when it hosts all the six champions of FIFA's confederations - Brazil, New Zealand, United States, Spain, Iraq and Egypt in the Confederations Cup.

    The reigning world cup champions, Italy and the next World Cup host South Africa are also set to take part in the event.

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