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  • Bloemfontein: SA "football home"

    Bloemfontein: SA "football home"

    Wednesday 17 December 2008
    Bloemfontein, one of the four host cities for the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009,  is home to the most fanatical supporters in South Africa.
  • Johannesburg ready for 2009

    Johannesburg ready for 2009

    Thursday 4 December 2008
    With almost six months left before the opening game of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the spotlight has now shifted to Johannesburg.

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    Z is Zulu

    Z is Zulu

    Host cities

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    Drive times are approximations based on an average driving speed of 100km/h with no stopping. South African National Roads have an average speed limit of 120km/h.

    Stadiums

    Loftus Versfeld

    Loftus Versfeld

    Loftus Versfeld is the most established stadium, built in 1906 and is a homeground for Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

    Football in SA

    The History
    South Africa has had a long love affair with the beautiful game, dating back to the early 19th century, and is embodied at all levels of the sport.