ECI prepares for the World Cup

It´s the final countdown: In 2 weeks the World Cup starts at last. Everyone is preparing themselves for this unique event and so does ECI. The planning process is now entering its final stage, venues are being inspected and the staff is being trained. ECI also prepares personally: South African flags were bought, the official tricot of Bafana Bafana is already in our closet and all of us are proudly holding tickets in their hands - and we hope that we can see a match.

Public Viewing

Not all fans will be able to get their hands on coveted 2010 FIFA World Cup™ tickets, but they'll still be able to experience the biggest soccer extravaganza in Africa at live Fan Fests - official public viewing events - in all nine host cities.

Millions of fans are expected to watch the matches live and experience the unique World Cup ambience in these outdoor areas. Entrance to the Fifa Fan Fest™ is free, with all 64 matches to be broadcast on giant screens in a safe and secure environment.

Hotspots will be amongst others the Long Street in Cape Town or Monte Casino in Johannesburg – see you there!

Soccer City 15.05.2010

On Saturday morning, we decided to pay a visit to Soccer City, the largest stadium in Africa with a capacity of 94,700.

We were amazed by the size of the arena and wanted to take a tour which gives you the possibility to see, amongst other things, the VIP area and the changing rooms. Unfortunately we were told that the tours are booked out until further notice, which left us with the idea of taking a walk around the stadium. Its red, black, grey and white tiles where glimmering in the sunshine and although we could not see the interior (though we tried to bribe the security staff ;)) we enjoyed our visit to Soccer City.