2010 Host Cities - Polokwane (Pietersburg) Soccer World Cup
Polokwane, previously known as Pietersburg, is the capital city of Limpopo province. It is the largest city in the north and a major economic centre. Wide streets, Jacaranda trees, colourful parks and sparkling fountains characterise the city.
Polokwane falls under the Polokwane Municipality. The municipality's area accounts for 3% of Limpopo province's total surface area and about 10% of the Limpopo's population resides here.
Polokwane, which means “a place of safety'”, is situated 60 km south of the Tropic of Capricorn and is home to just over 500 000 people. It encompasses the vibrant communities of Seshego, Mankweng and other surrounding townships.
Close your eyes and picture Jacaranda trees, colourful backgrounds and a city filled with amazing culture. These will be your surroundings if you are in Polokwane to enjoy games being played there during 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Previously known as Pietersburg it rightfully got its name Polokwane which means ‘place of safety’. Polokwane is situated in the centre of the Limpopo Province on South Africa’s north east border.
Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba stadium has already been host to several international games.
Including the Bafana Bafana and Swaziland game as well as the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Bafana Bafana and Ivory Coast where Didier Drogba had his deveiw.
Polokwane is currently building a new soccer stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, situated in the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex.
The soccer stadium will accommodate 45,000 people and will be completed in March 2009.
Match dates in Polokwane:
13 June 2010
Team: C3 – Team C4
Time: 13:30
17 June 2010
Team: A4 – Team A2
Time: 13:30
22 June 2010
Team: B4 – Team B1
Time: 20:30
24 June 2010
Team: F2 – Team F3
Time: 16:00
Confederations Cup Match Schedule for Pretoria
All the 2009 Confederations Cup matches to be played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria
The Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria is one of the four host cities for the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa, and will host three matches in the tournament.
Below you will find details of all the Confederations Cup matches at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
The 2009 Confederations Cup match schedule has been announced and the Confederations Cup games at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria are as follows:
Match 4: Monday 15 June 2009, 20h30
USA vs Italy
Match 7: Thursday 18 June 2009, 16h00
USA vs Brazil
Match 11: Sunday 21 June 2009, 20h30
Italy vs Brazil
Tshwane/Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, and many foreign embassies call this city their home.
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