South Africa Hit Hard By World Cup Fever: Twice
South Africa Hit Hard By World Cup Fever: Twice
WORLD CUP fever hit South Africa hard yesterday with a stampede at one pre-tournament friendly leaving several injured, while 20,000 brought the tiny village of Magaliesburg to a standstill for the arrival of Portugal. The more serious incident occurred before the warm-up game between Nigeria and North Korea, which left many fans trampled underfoot at the Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa, which …
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Nelson Mandela Will Make Rare Appearance at World Cup in South Africa
Nelson Mandela Will Make Rare Appearance at World Cup in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela met with South Africa’s soccer team Thursday, the same day the country’s ruling party said its most famous citizen will attend the World Cup’s opening game and the final. Mandela wore a yellow Bafana Bafana team jersey, displaying on its front the No. 4 of captain Aaron Mokoena, when he appeared with players at his foundation in Johannesburg. Also Thursday, African …
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Goal.com Traveller’s Guide To South Africa: VIDEO – World Cup 2010 Official FIFA Fan Fests
Goal.com Traveller’s Guide To South Africa: VIDEO – World Cup 2010 Official FIFA Fan Fests
During the World Cup residents and visitors who are not able to get tickets to watch the matches played throughout the host nation, and who want to view other encounters played elsewhere in the country, will be able to gather at the official FIFA fan parks to see the games broadcast on large screens.
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Sachin Tendulkar smashes South Africa
Sachin Tendulkar smashes South Africa
SACHIN Tendulkar has smashed a world-record 200 not out as India pounded South Africa to win their one-day international series. Scoreboard, video
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Sorghum feeds Africa, proves important for U.S. as well
Sorghum feeds Africa, proves important for U.S. as well
(PhysOrg.com) — Sorghum, a main food crop in many African nations and the second most important animal feed crop in the United States, has the potential for expanded food and fuel uses both here and abroad, said a Purdue University agronomist.
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EA Celebrates 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa with Exclusive Release of Officially Licensed Videogame
EA Celebrates 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa with Exclusive Release of Officially Licensed Videogame
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—-Electronic Arts will celebrate the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
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