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Modise Admits Nerves Got to South Africa

Modise Admits Nerves Got to South Africa

SOUTH Africa midfielder Teko Modise admitted his side suffered from early nerves yesterday but was satisfied overall with the 1-1 draw against Mexico in the 2010 World Cup opener. 12 Jun 2010
Parreira: We Can Progress

Parreira: We Can Progress

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira suggested his side initially froze under the weight of expectation but believes the 1-1 draw with Mexico keeps alive their dream of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup. 12 Jun 2010
Hosts Inspired By Spirit Of Mandela

Hosts Inspired By Spirit Of Mandela

IT was the sound of South African history. 12 Jun 2010
Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

RAFAEL Marquez denied hosts South Africa a dream start to the World Cup with his goal 11 minutes from time earning Mexico a deserved draw at Soccer City. 12 Jun 2010
Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

IN the end it was not the result South Africa wanted but also not the result many of its football-mad population of 50 million feared either as the host nation came so close to snatching a fairytale victory in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup on Friday night. 12 Jun 2010
South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

All the match action from the World Cup opener between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Soweto, Johannesburg. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Mandela To Miss Opening Ceremony

Mandela To Miss Opening Ceremony

NELSON Mandela will not attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup today following the death of his great granddaughter in a car accident last night, the South African organising committee have confirmed. 11 Jun 2010
WC A Defining Moment For South Africa - Zuma

WC A Defining Moment For South Africa - Zuma

SOUTH African president Jacob Zuma tonight dedicated the first World Cup on African soil to Nelson Mandela. 11 Jun 2010
14 Injured In Stadium Stampede

14 Injured In Stadium Stampede

AT least 14 people have been injured after a stampede at a pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and North Korea in a Johannesburg township, South Africa police have confirmed. 7 Jun 2010
South Africa Defeat Denmark

South Africa Defeat Denmark

HOSTS South Africa wrapped up preparations for the World Cup with another impressive display which helped them edge out Denmark 1-0 in Atteridgeville. 6 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider: What Is It?

World Cup Insider: What Is It?

THE FourFourTwo World Cup Insider is much more than an excuse for two staff members to go on a jaunt to South Africa. There's stuff you'll be interested in too - we promise! 1 Jun 2010
South Africa's Five Star Warm Up Win

South Africa's Five Star Warm Up Win

SOUTH Africa continued their confident build-up to the World Cup with a crushing 5-0 victory over Guatemala in Polokwane. 1 Jun 2010
Capello Knows His Men To Take On The World

Capello Knows His Men To Take On The World

FABIO Capello has confirmed he knows the names of the players who will carry England's World Cup hopes in South Africa - and they are the same ones he had in mind when he arrived in Austria a fortnight ago. 31 May 2010
Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

FABIO Capello has rejected any suggested David Beckham could be catapulted into his World Cup coaching team in South Africa this summer. 24 May 2010
South Africa Mission Just the Start for Hart

South Africa Mission Just the Start for Hart

ENGLAND goalkeeper Joe Hart admits his call-up into Fabio Capello's World Cup squad is just a starting point for him and he has a long way to go to fully establish himself at international level. 21 May 2010
Pim Prepares To Reveal All

Pim Prepares To Reveal All

PIM Verbeek will finally reveal his World Cup squad next Tuesday and put an end to months of speculation over who will be on the plane to South Africa. 4 May 2010

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