Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld Stadium is one of the oldes stadiums in Southern Africa being used for major sporting events since 1903. The stadium got its first concrete structure, which could accommodate only 2,000 spectators, already in 1923. Located close to the heart of the city the venue is used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls.
Minimal upgrading was undertaken in order for Loftus Versfeld to qualify as a venue for first and second round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
btw - Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at Loftus Versfeld when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.
Loftus Versveld Stadium
Capacity: 50,000
match days: Saturday, 12 June | Wednesday, 16 June | Saturday, 19 June | Wednesday, 23 June | Friday, 25 June | Tuesday, 29 June
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06 November 2009
02 July 2009
FIFA World Cup 2010 - Tshwane/Pretoria
Pretoria is somehow Joburg's little sister - smaller (in almost any case), but not less lively. Being the administrative capital of South Africa and hosting most embassies, consulates etc. Pretoria evolved its own charme. Pretoria is only about a 45min drive from the airport, which makes the Jacaranda City the ideal "point of entry" when you are coming to Southern Africa.
All FIFA World Cup 2010 matches hosted in Pretoria are going to be played in the famous Loftus Versfeld stadium.
All FIFA World Cup 2010 matches hosted in Pretoria are going to be played in the famous Loftus Versfeld stadium.
Loftus Versfeld is not only hosting stadium of the just played FIFA Confederations Cup and the next year FIFA World Cup 2010, it is also home to the Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa's Premier Soccer League and the Blue Bulls Rugby team.
Loftus Versfeld & nearby budget accommodation options
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Loftus Versfeld & nearby budget accommodation options
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