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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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