World Cup 2010 stadiums update

More positive signs about World Cup preparations are emerging from South Africa as the draw for the finals approaches – and here are some pictures from Durban to give you a good idea of progress so far.

News conference at Soccer City stadium

A report in today’s Daily Telegraph quotes a senior official of the local organising committee as saying “A vast majority of the stadiums are either complete or nearly complete.”

Derek Blanckensee added “Everything is on track. There are one or two minor problems, but there were no alarm bells or anything major to worry about.”

Blanckensee was speaking after an inspection tour of five newly built stadiums and the upgraded Soccer City.

Pictures from The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

This stadium is generating a great deal of excitement in Durban. Karen Lotter of Vuvuzela South Africa has very kindly sent these pictures. Enjoy.


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