As we approach the final lap of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers, the spotlight will inevitably fall on next month's Final Draw which will decide the destination and the fate of the 32 qualified teams that will participate in Africa's maiden FIFA World Cup next year.
And, it is therefore no surprise that Cape Town, the city that will host the Final Draw on 4 December is now the centre of attention. In South Africa, Cape Town is often fondly referred to as the ‘Mother City’, and after a short tour of the place, it is probably not hard to imagine as to why this artistic centre that sits at the foot of one of the most majestic peaks, Table Mountain, holds such significance for the Rainbow Nation.
Renowned for its beautiful beaches, bright sunshine and artistic places, Cape Town will provide the perfect setting for the draw and, with its summer weather, the city is now gearing itself up to welcome visitors and teams alike. Known as a melting point of different cultures, languages and ethnic groups, Cape Town is one of the highly coveted destinations in South Africa for tourists.
The “Mother City”? That’s kind of lame. Other than that, though, I can’t wait to get to Cape Town. I hear it’s beautiful. And the stadium is practically in the ocean.
I think we’ll do a roundup of host cities once we know where Australia is playing (i.e., where we’ll actually be and when). But does anyone have any advice on South Africa? None of us has ever gone, so we’ll be looking for non-football things to do and see, particularly if they’re off the beaten path.
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