Opening ceremony and opening match of World Cup 2010 in South Africa occurred in Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. A modern stadium was built in 1987 with a capacity of 78,000-seater, completely renovated in 2009 with modern architecture and unique building construction resemble Africa’s earthenware pot known as calabash. Unique building construction of calabash with an artistic design, building construction form represents the authenticity of traditional African known as calabash icons and awe-inspiring on African continent. This modern stadium designed with modern architecture. Soccer City Stadium has a beautiful aesthetic power, especially at night with the stadium lights flickering in a unique building construction. After renovation, this modern stadium has a capacity of 94,700-seater and became the biggest stadium in South Africa. Renovations in this modern stadium include the roof hoop construction, advanced technology, changing rooms, VIP area, new modern spotlights and unique building construction of calabash. Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg is located in city center with the ease of transportation such as cars and buses to reach it. South African government built a large parking facilities in this modern stadium area for a big event revenue the World Cup 2010. There are many cafes, restaurants, hotels and parks to relax in outside of this modern stadium area. When the World Cup was held in 2010, Soccer City Stadium into place of opening match between the host South Africa against Mexico. This stadium also held a group phase match, quarter-finals and finals of World Cup 2010. Soccer City Stadium became a silent witness when Argentina beat South Korea and Germany must lost from Ghana. Many things distinguish South Africa as the host of World Cup 2010 with other countries. In South Africa, World Cup 2010 toned with new mascot. Zakumi, World Cup 2010 South Africa mascot. Zakumi is a cheerful and sporty green-haired leopard.  Zakumi gold-colored (green and yellow) symbolizes South Africa and their sports uniforms. Zakumi is a jolly figure, intelligent, confident, adventurous and a symbol of fair play in football.

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