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Monday 05 April 2010
Debate: Africa's first World Cup
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A fan during a test match at South Africa's FNB stadium, where the opening and final matches of the 2010 World Cup will be held
Reuters
By Brent Gregston

Billions of people will see the football World Cup played out in glittering new stadiums built by the rainbow nation of South Africa. But few black Africans can afford to book a seat. Will the continent's first World Cup be a unifying force in Africa? And how much does the feel-good factor depend on the performance of South African footballers?

tags : Football - South Africa - World Cup

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