South Africa: Eastern Cape Breathes Easy

Johannesburg — EASTERN Cape can heave a huge sigh of relief after world football governing body Fifa announced yesterday that Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium would be one of the five host venues of next year's Confederations Cup.

The city's participation in the tournament -- which will be used as the dress rehearsal for the 2010 Soccer World Cup -- hung in the balance for several weeks after doubts arose over whether the stadium could be completed in time for the competition, which is due to be held from June 14-28 next year.

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