2008-05-27T14:13:43ZONE BALL, The Spirit of African Football
In a world full of challenges and transitions, football is a beacon of spirited
competition at the centre of modern life in many African nations. It is a
sport that reflects the landscape of our societies: the punishing training,
the taste of victory, the missed shots – echo the complexities of human
experience.
In 2010, FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be the first ever mega-sporting
event on African soil. The event will draw massive attention to South Africa
in particular, a nation that is a driving force for a larger part of the continent
due to its economic and political strength.
The positive side effects of the World Cup will resonate throughout the continent,
giving a boost to African politics, economy, image and self-esteem.
Football fans around the globe will see the sport for what it is – a game capable
of blurring the boundaries between peoples, nations and identities.
One Football can be a force for change.2008-05-27T00:00:00Z22One Ball2008-08-27T00:00:00Z12008-05-27T00:00:00Z2008-10-16T15:30:29Z/exhibitions/22