It is better to practice a little than talk alot

Bafana Bafana Supporters

 The World Cup is officially just over 3 weeks away. South Africa has been the chosen country to host this pretigous event which is expected to attract "373 000 foreigners  to visit South Africa for the tournament, about 230 000 of them ticket holders. This is higher than the most recent estimate by the local organisers of 200 000 foreign fans, but down on earlier predictions of 450 000 overseas visitors." This statistic is according to a study conducted by the accounting firm Grant Thornton.

This will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation, after South Africa beat Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process. After the announcement that SA would host the World Cup, much infrastructure, upgrades and new facilities have been built in order to ensure that the country are ready to showcase all that it has to offer. During the process of construction, there have been a number of disappointments and set backs however these have been dealt with positively or negatively.

 

The reality is that in less than a month, SA will be welcoming foreigners from all over world, media as well as being televised to millions of spectators across the world. As a south african, I have always been proud of my country, its growth, its people, warmth and natural beauty. Now its South Africa's chance to show individuals out there exactly why we are so proud of our home country.

 

There are definitely south african's who do not care about the World Cup, its benefits and really are wishing the event and all its hype away. The truth is, if you are one of these individuals I suggest you rethink your ways, start supporting your favourite team, see the opportunity that this is creating for our country, get your vuvuzela and start blowing it. Rather than talking about the world cup, saying you support it or not, start practicing your support. Support the event by wearing your soccer shirt on fridays and start the count down to this world class event. SA are on the frontline, everyone is watching, its our time to shine.

 

As its sang in the new official World Cup song " People are raising their expectations, go on & feel it, this is your moment, no hestitations." South Africa, its definitely our time to shine.

 

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