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11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 11:44am On Jun 11, 2020 |
Ten years ago on 11 June 2010 the FIFA WORLD CUP formally kicked-off in South Africa. Danny Jordaan, the man who spearheaded the event, believes the tournament put an end to “Afro-pessimism” and helped transform the African continent from “hopeless to hopeful”. Ten years after the event, Jordaan told AFP the World Cup put sceptics firmly in their place and sparked a boom for Africa. In 2004, when then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced South Africa would be the 2010 host, it had already been a century since the governing body was formed. “It took 100 years… and the reason for that is a doubt that had been created around Africans and the African continent that they don’t have the capacity and they will never deliver the infrastructure,” Jordaan said. This is something that we have to contend with – Afro-pessimism.” After it won the bid, the country embarked on a six-year journey to deliver the required infrastructure including rail, rapid-transport systems, roads and freeways, as well as upgrading broadcast and telecommunication systems. That came at a 33-billion rand ($1.9 billion) price tag. “After 2010, Africa became a destination for tourism, for investment for trade,” Jordaan said. “The environment has changed from a hopeless continent to a hopeful continent, a continent of the future and now, no one can ignore the African continent.” He added: “There is no contradiction between being African and being world class. “It is again, the Afro-pessimism. We are not going to allow them to put their knees on our necks,” he said metaphorically referring to George Floyd, the African-American man whose death at the hands of a white policeman in Minneapolis has sparked worldwide protests. 5 Likes
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by mountmoriah(m): 11:52am On Jun 11, 2020 |
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 11:58am On Jun 11, 2020 |
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by IronGalaxy: 12:07pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Waiting for negativity like 3, 2,1... 1 Like |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by helinues: 12:08pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Just like yesterday 1 Like |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Vyzz: 12:13pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Blitz888(m): 12:18pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Africa to the world |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 12:22pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
helinues: Exactly. I can still feel the atmosphere in this fan park. Where were you? 3 Likes
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Onlinebar: 12:24pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Best World Cup ever....imo 3 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by helinues: 12:25pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Onlinebar: Best in terms of? |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 12:29pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Onlinebar: Certainly, the most memorable! |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by BlackfireX: 12:32pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Shithole 2 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 12:36pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
BlackfireX: 2 Likes
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Omoluabi16(m): 12:37pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Arguably the best world cup ever. 1st time in Africa, the wonderful display of football, the dramas, THAT awesome 'waka waka' song. How time flies! 2 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Omoluabi16(m): 12:39pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
TMKsouth:Tshabalala! I remember watching how the stadium atmosphere exploded. |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 12:44pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Omoluabi16: Just perfect! Especially coz Bafana was expected to get a drumming. 2 Likes
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Omoluabi16(m): 12:47pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
TMKsouth:I think the game ended in a draw? And they still finished bottom of their group. Here, we call it initial gragra. 3 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 1:13pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Omoluabi16: Yes, game ended in draw. The only game they lost was to Uruguay, so NO they didn't finish last. 2 Likes
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Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by WannaHowzit(m): 1:38pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
SA definitely shut the racists up! Any other serious African country bidding will be respected now, SA paved the way. Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:01pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
That World Cup made me fall in love with South Africa! I’m glad I relocated down here. Even though, I had options of Europe or North America. Glad I choose Mzansi foh sure!! 3 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:05pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
It would take eons before any country in Africa can host the FIFA World Cup! Nigeria should have been the next country in Africa to do that. I’m afraid it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than Nigeria to host the World Cup. A so called giant of Africa. Maybe they might get a go at it in 2150. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 2:11pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
ololo12: How are you finding it? |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 2:30pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
ololo12: Lol I know a lot of people who would disagree bitterly with you. James4bright, IceyJayz when is Nigeria hosting the FIFA men's World Cup or Olympic Games? |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:33pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Best decision of my life bro! I regret I should have relocated here way earlier than I did. TMKsouth: |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:34pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Who cares bro if they disagree. I see the truth, and I say the truth. TMKsouth: 2 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Starting Zulu classes soon and would be fully be integrated. In few years I’ll get my citizenship. I love this country, culture and the people. Don’t care about what other people say! |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by Iamgrey5(m): 2:39pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
I was in Sa then, I don old oh Soccer city I remember soccer 2010 show on Etv leading up to the world cup. Tebo Modise and Tshabalala who were the best players in the PSL(South African league) then are not even playing football again. I remembered how useless Yakubu floped and how Ayu and Botang played well for Ghana. I also remembered how Nigeria eventually won the nations at soccer city in 2013. RIP keshi. Good times! 2 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by TMKsouth: 2:40pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
ololo12: Glad you enjoying it. Before the World Cup though, did you think SA was capable or were you also among the pessimists? |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:45pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
To be honest bro! I was indifferent. I was surprised that there was an African country hosting the World Cup, thereby arousing my interest and curiosity about South Africa. TMKsouth: 3 Likes |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by WannaHowzit(m): 2:45pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
ololo12: Nigerians are bitter oo. |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by WannaHowzit(m): 2:46pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
ololo12: Nigerians are bitter oo. |
Re: 11 June 2010 - Remembering an African World Cup that Ended Afro-Pessimism by ololo12: 2:50pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Not all bro. Those who are bitter are just frustrated. Nigeria is tough. You have to live in Nigeria to understand why folks down there are bitter. WannaHowzit: 1 Like |
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