Yasser Kalyango
26 April 2007
Kampala — BRAZIL and England have both expressed interest in camping in Uganda before they fly to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. Their interest was communicated through the world football governing body Fifa.
Federation of International Football Association (Fifa) security officials were in Uganda last week to inspect the countries sports facilities and infrastructure ahead of the tournament.
They also held a security workshop in Kampala. Fufa Chief executive Officer (CEO) told the weekly press briefings that five time world champions Brazil and sentimental favourites England aim to pitch camp in Kampala before they travel to Johannesburg.
"Very many teams have expressed interest to camp in Uganda and this time not only the teams but even for their fans.
"The recommendations were made by Fifa security officials after a thorough inspection of the facilities in Uganda," Masembe said.
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The Fifa officials carried out an inspection on the ultra modern Mandela National Stadium Namboole, Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Mulago Hospital, Mbuya Military Hospital and Kampala International Hospital among others. Masembe explained that teams aim to come along with their fans to Kampala to ease on congestion and accommodation problems they might face in South Africa during the World Cup.
"This will surely be a World Cup for Africa as it might not only be the football teams but all the fans commencing from Kampala to fly and watch the matches in South Africa," he said.
Danny Jordaan, the man in charge of organising the 2010 World Cup says the biggest international event ever to be staged in South Africa must be a world class affair, showcasing his country and the African continent at large.
"We have to make sure that this event remains an African event and that we embrace all of Africa," he said.
"The opportunities are there. We just have to work together and plan together in order to extend the benefits."
"It must be African and world class," he added.
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