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Why AFCON 2013 Stadia Have Been Mostly Empty
Empty Seats (Photo: http://m.givemefootball.com)
VENTURES AFRICA –  Africa’s biggest sporting event, the Cup of Nations is just half way through its first week, having nearly concluded the second round of matches at the group stages. However, all the excitement and noise about the competition seem lost in the host country as the stands have virtually been empty — at least for the first round...
South Africa spent $3 billion on 2010 World Cup
By Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa spent more than $3 billion on the 2010 World Cup, and in return gained an “intangible legacy” from the first world soccer showpiece in Africa, the country’s government said Friday in its final report on the tournament.
In the “2010 FIFA World Cup Country Report,” released nearly 2½ years after the event, South Africa’s...
We are ready to host best Nations Cup ever, says Dhlono
SOUTH Africa will spend $53.5 million for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which comes up from January 19 to February 10.
According to South Africa Tourism Regional Director for Africa, Phumi Dhlono, who disclosed this, $37 million will go to South African national departments to cover costs associated with hosting (including security, protocol and migration services), $2 million...
