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Confederations Cup

Bafana ready for kick-off
Article
/ 12 June 2009

Bafana ready for kick-off

The wait is over. Bafana Bafana’s ludicrous bonus stand-off has been resolved and the much-awaited Confederations Cup can kick off.

By Phatisani Moyo
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Article
/ 9 June 2009

Bafana in safe hands

Bafana Bafana will be in safe hands during the Confederations Cup which kicks off when South Africa host Asian champions Iraq on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 June 2009

Car guards angle for some soccer action

With a few seconds to make a successful sales pitch, car guard Isaac Mokeng doesn’t waste a second in blasting drivers with unsolicited promises.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 June 2009

From Riyadh to Jo’burg, Confed Cup comes of age

For a competition barely out of short trousers, the Confederations Cup has sure had its fair share of thrills and spills.

By Nick Reeves
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Article
/ 6 June 2009

Spotlight on SA for Confed Cup

With soccer stars heading to the Confed Cup, South Africa is hoping to put on a show that will prove they were the right choice to host the World Cup.

By Robert Millward
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Article
/ 20 May 2009

Kiwis face tough test at Confederations Cup

Spain and Iraq will be the ”rookies” when they compete in the Confederations Cup Group A for the first time.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 14 May 2009

Confederations Cup pitches ‘will be perfect’

The playing surfaces for the venues to be used for next month’s Confederation Cup will be in tip-top condition and comply with Fifa’s standards.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 May 2009

Santana’s surprise squad

On Thursday Joel Santana announced a 30-man provisional squad for the Confederations Cup that could be described as jaw-dropping.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 April 2009

Investec snaps up 50 000 Confed Cup tickets

Specialist banking group Investec have bought 50 000 tickets for the 2009 Confederation Cup at a cost of R3,5-million.

By Shahied Joseph
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Article
/ 8 April 2009

Interest rate cuts proposed to boost economy

Interest rate cuts are among the policy responses proposed to minimise the impact of the global financial downturn, it was reported on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 March 2009

Sundowns look to Confed Cup for salvation

Mamelodi Sundowns are in the dark and do not know what to expect when they meet Phoenix at the Sir Gaetan Duval Stadium in Mauritius on Sunday.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 20 February 2009

Army prepared for elections, World Cup

TheSANDF is ”overstretched” but capable of assisting in the upcoming elections, Confederations Cup and Fifa World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 February 2009

Not so lekker for locals

From pricing to logistics, South Africans are facing obstacles to get tickets for the Confederations Cup and the World Cup.

By Lucky Sindane
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Article
/ 21 January 2009

Santana’s honeymoon over

The gloves are off for Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana, who has the tough job of putting together a competitive side to play at the 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 January 2009

Downs sharpen their act for Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns’ star defender Robyn Johannes is hoping to get 2009 off to a flying start when the Brazilians host Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 December 2008

Major challenges await South Africa on and off field

SA face their biggest challenge since readmission to international football 16 years ago when they host the Fifa Confederations Cup next June.

By Allan Williams
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Article
/ 12 December 2008

Fans warm to Bafana ahead of Confederations Cup

South Africans have a love-hate relationship with Bafana Bafana — they love to see them win, but hate how much they lose.

By Aderogba Obisesan
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Article
/ 26 November 2008

Transport, security key issues ahead of World Cup

Transport and security remain the key challenges facing world soccer governing body Fifa and the 2010 World Cup local organising committee.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 November 2008

SA to get Cup seeding, but no easy draw

As the host nation, SA will receive a seeding in the 2010 Cup — but it will not be the kind of favourable draw they got in the Confederations Cup.

By Sy Lerman
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Article
/ 22 November 2008

Filling stadiums a challenge, says Jordaan

South Africa faces a major challenge to fill stadiums during next year’s Confederations Cup, organisers said.

By Mark Gleeson
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/ 21 November 2008

Bafana get Confederations Cup seeding boost

Hosts South Africa are the sole seeds for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup draw on Saturday despite being the lowest ranked of the eight qualifiers.

By Allan Williams
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Article
/ 6 October 2008

Bafana seeded for Confederations Cup

Hosts South Africa will be among the 2009 Confederations Cup seeds, world football governing body Fifa announced in Johannesburg on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Motlanthe assures Fifa of World Cup backing

President Kgalema Motlanthe has assured Fifa of the government’s ongoing backing of the Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 September 2008

R140 a ticket for World Cup cheap seats

The cheapest 2010 World Cup ticket will cost R140. This was announced on Tuesday by Irvin Khoza, chairperson of the 2010 local organising committee.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 1 September 2008

Nearly 40 000 apply to be Confederations Cup volunteers

Nearly 40 000 South Africans have applied to volunteer at next year’s Fifa Confederations Cup, the organisers said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 July 2008

Downs in a difficult spot

Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea with a dearth of players for Saturday’s first-leg CAF Confederation Cup tie.

By Sy Lerman
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/ 9 July 2008

Tough task ahead for Bafana

Jerome Valcke, the general secretary of Fifa, on Wednesday admitted it will be tough going for Bafana when they compete in the Confederations Cup.

By Billy Cooper
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