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South Africa have appeared in the FIFA World Cup on three occasions in 1998, 2002, and 2010 . Although South Africa has made three appearances in the World Cup, they have not made it past the first round. The team's first attempt to qualify was for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The team finished second in their group, behind Nigeria, who went on to ...
Apr 24, 2024 · The left-footed midfielder scored the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup showpiece that was staged in South Africa. For the first time in the African continent, South Africa hosted the global football spectacle in 2010 and the dreadlocked legend remains proud.
It’s work that’s very important to me. “I always say to people that, whoever I played for and whatever trophies I won, my biggest legacy will be touching lives. That goal in 2010 touched so many lives and so does the work I do with my foundation now. If I can be remembered for both of those things, I will be very, very happy.”.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2010 World Cup, the 19th edition of FIFA 's competition for national football teams. The match was played at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 11 July 2010, and was contested by the Netherlands and Spain. The event comprised hosts South Africa and 31 other teams who emerged ...
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Dec 29, 2022 · Note: South Africa became the first host nation not to progress beyond the first round. South Africa World Cup Group B – Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, And Greece. SOUTH KOREA 2, GREECE 0 (1:0) Played: Saturday, 12 June 2010 (13.30), Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. Attendance: 31,513
Jun 11, 2020 · JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 11: Siphiwe Tshabalala (C) of South Africa celebrates scoring the first goal with team mates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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Jun 11, 2022 · Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images. It may be 12 years since Siphiwe Tshabalala scored that magnificent goal against Mexico in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup at FNB Stadium but the man ...
