Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria has undergone many changes since it was first erected in 1923. The original construction could seat a mere 2000 people, and it did not have any of the facilities that it boasts today. The stadium is by far one of the oldest sporting sites in South Africa. It derives its [...]
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1. July 2009
Just hours after the closing ceremony of the 2009 Confederations Cup, there was an aura of positive spirits regarding the professionalism with which the event was carried out in South Africa over the past few weeks. FIFA president Sepp Blatter awarded the host nation a 7.5 rating out of 10 for successfully hosting the Confed Cup [...]
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7. August 2009
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