/ 6 April 2000

SA BID COMMITTEE TO WOO OAU

SOUTH Africa’s 2006 World Cup bid committee are set to make a vital presentation to senior African diplomats in Addis Ababa next week as the bid to host the soccer showcase reaches fever pitch. Danny Jordaan, CEO of the South African bid committee will meet with Salim Ahmed Salim, Organisation of African Unity secretary general, and ambassadors from OAU member countries on Monday. The committee will make a presentation and also host a reception for the diplomats in an effort to reinforce the support of governments throughout Africa. The latest trip follows on last week’s meeting in Mali with Fifa executive committee member Amadou Diakite.