Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) is where you’ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the Eastern Cape; after all it is the water sports capital of South Africa.

The city is known amongst South Africans as ‘The Friendly City’.

The province is known for its most famous offspring, Nelson Rholohlhla Mandela, from Qunu, close to Umtata.

Games in Nelson Mandela Bay will be held at the new Nelson Mandela Bay soccer stadium which is currently under construction.

It is being built especially for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The soccer stadium is on the North End Lake and features of fantastic design.

The stadium is set to hold 48,000 crazy soccer fans and will be completed in March 2009.

Nelson Mandela Bay match dates:

12 June 2010
Team: B3 – Team B4
Time: 16:00

15 June 2010
Team: G3 – Team G4
Time: 16:00

18 June 2010
Team: D1 – Team D3
Time: 13:30

21 June 2010
Team: H4 – Team H2
Time: 16:00

23 June 2010
Team: C4 – Team C1
Time: 16:00

26 June 2010 – Preliminary Round
Team: 1A - 2B
Time: 16:00
Determined by results of group stages

02 July 2010 – Quarter Final
Team: 5 - 7
Time: 16:00
Determined by results of group stages

10 July 2010 – 3rd Place
Team: Loser 1 - Loser 2
Time: 20:30
Determined by results of group stages

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