Huge praise for Cape Town Stadium
Bafana Bafana Coach Carlos Parreira (left) and CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Local Organising Committee, Danny Jordaan. Photos by Travis Robertson
South African soccer coach, Carlos Parreira, has said that Cape Town Stadium is “one of the top five stadiums in the world”.
Addressing the media during the Cape Town International Challenge at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, the Brazilian said that he was amazed by the stadium.
“I have been everywhere, and this stadium has a wonderful ambiance,” he said.
Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Local Organising Committee, said he would have given Cape Town “nine out of 10” for its World Cup preparations.
“I think Cape Town is now ready,” he said, thanking all those who have given their support during the test events that have been held in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
“Congratulations to the city of Cape Town.”
Francis Dugubatsi, a soccer official from Ghana, said he had thoroughly enjoyed his trip to Cape Town. “It is a very fine place indeed,” he said.
Cape Town Stadium looked magnificent under lights last night, when South Africa’s under-20 team took on Nigeria
Cape Town Stadium is going to be a stunning venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
