Former champions and 2010 FIFA World Cup favourites, Brazil, have arrived in South Africa for the tournament, becoming the second team after Australia to jet into the country.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC), represented by its Chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza, welcomed Brazils Seleo as they arrived in the country this afternoon at OR Tambo International Airport for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
I am very impressed by the Brazilian team. You can see that they are confident and serious about this tournament. There is only one thing the coach (Dunga) said when the team arrived and that is, we are ready.
The arrival of Brazil gives great confidence to all South Africans that this World Cup is really happening, Khoza said at a media briefing at the airport. The five times World Cup champions will open up their campaign against Korea DPR at Ellis Park stadium on 15 June, moving to Soccer City stadium to play Cote dIvoire on 20 June. They will then travel to Durban to face Portugal on 25 June for their final Group Match.
Brazil last won the tournament eight years ago when an inspired performance by buck-toothed striker Ronaldo helped them to a 2-0 victory over Germnany.
Post published in: Zimbabwe Sports News