FIFA have been given assurances by the newly-elected South African President ahead of the World Cup to be hosted by the country in 2010...South Africa’s newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe and ANC President Jacob Zuma have personally reassured FIFA President Sepp Blatter that the government are in full support of next year’s FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup.
The latter showpiece, which will be the first World Cup ever to be held in Africa, is due to run from 11 June to 11 July 2010.
“We remain on course to host in 2010 the best FIFA World Cup ever - an African World Cup,” said the president of the Republic of South Africa to the Blatter by telephone.
“We would like to assure Africa and the world that the deadlines set by FIFA will be met. South Africa’s hosting of the World Cup is testimony to the achievements of our democracy.”
After President Motlanthe's call to Blatter, the Swiss head of FIFA said, “I want to thank Mr Motlanthe for taking the time today to personally inform me about the situation, as this underlines the importance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the South African government.
“I was pleased to hear from him that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is fully supported by all political and governmental authorities and that everything will be done to make 2010 an unforgettable success.”
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