Today is the start of what must be the biggest event ever staged on the African continent. The 2010 FIFA World Cup opening game between Bafana Bafana (South Africa) and Mexico takes place in Johannesburg this afternoon (11 June 2010) while the first of 8 games in Port Elizabeth is tomorrow (Saturday 12 June 2010) between Greece and South Korea.
The games in Port Elizabeth take place at the magnificent new 48000 seater Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next to the North End Lake. My favorite view of the stadium is across the lake at night when the lights are on.
That is really, really stunning. Each one of the stadiums has been designed so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThat stadium sure lights up the sky. Looks rather like flower petals. Nice shot across the lake Jonker.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll keep us posted on the games results.
Enjoy the Football, and your new stadium. Looking forward to the photos of the event.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Bafana bafana did well on the opening match!
ReplyDeleteWe watched the opening ceremony yesterday and the match between South Africa and Mexico. S.A should have won, they were the better team just had a little bad luck not scoring a second goal. This is a fabulous stadium.
ReplyDeleteFirefly, This is stunning night shot !
ReplyDeleteI wish you have a great fun with the games : )
An awesome glowing night view of the stadium!
ReplyDeleteI really like the lion face photo of a few days ago, too!
The stadium looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. Love the reflection. Are you going to watch any of the games?
ReplyDeleteStunning shot - I've ssen ones of the Cape Town stadium reflections but not yet of PE. Fab!
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