The announcement of South Africa as the host country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has sparked a wave of celebrations across the country. The ecstasy and excitement among the local football lovers was overwhelming. Hosting this glorious and prestigious global football event is itself a great challenge for the picturesque country.

The immensely popular soccer championship will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010 in South Africa. The 2010 Soccer World Cup will be held in eight provinces in nine host cities. Approximately half a million visitors are expected to join this phenomenal event with 35 to 40 billion viewers.

With this glorious FIFA Football Championship, South Africa wants to prove its credibility to the world. Some of the lasting legacies of this phenomenal event in this country are safety, health, emergency services, accommodation and tourism. To facilitate transportation, there is considerable improvement in the public transportation system.

Other highlights are the urban recreational areas with multidisciplinary sports facilities. Four stadiums have been reconstructed and six new world-class stadiums have been built. The official slogan of the 2010 South African Football Championship is Ke Nako: Celebrate the humanity of Africa, which means ‘it is time’.

South Africa has decided to change the perception of the entire world by hosting this great football event. If you want to cheer on your favorite team as loud as possible, then you should pack your bags and head to this beautiful country. The action, the fun and the magical mania of soccer are simply unmissable! So get ready for an extraordinary and unique experience!