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Soccer City Stadium, Nedbank Cup for 100-million

Chance to impress 100-million fans

Posted: 2010-04-22 06:54

The PSL's plans to unveil Soccer City Stadium to the world next month promises to be a massive bonus to two local clubs and their players.

League CEO Kjetil Siem has disclosed that they are negotiating with European, US and Asian broadcasters to televise the Nedbank Cup Final to an audience of more than 100-million viewers.

The Final will be played at Soccer City on May 22 - on the same day as the Uefa Champions League Final - and Siem told Business Day that this would be the first opportunity for the world to see the venue that will host the opening and closing World Cup ceremonies, as well as the Final of the 2010 showpiece.

"We are not doing this because we want money," Siem told the newspaper. "We are negotiating with these broadcasters because we want to showcase SA."

The 94 000-capacity Soccer City remains untested and the World Cup OC had been searching for a match big enough to open the stadium.

The Nedbank Cup Final on May 22 will be played in the afternoon while the Uefa Champions League Final takes place in the evening.

At this stage three of the local big guns, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs are in the Last 16 of the competition, along with defending champions Moroka Swallows, Ajax Cape Town, AmaZulu, Free State Stars, Bidvest Wits and Mpumalanga Black Aces.

Relegated Jomo Cosmos and First Division outfits FC Cape Town, Pretoria University, Thanda Royal Zulu, Winners Park and Black Leopards, along with amateurs Als Puk Twana are also still in the hunt to get their name splashed around the globe.

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mash-do : 2010-04-22 07:20

ther is only one team in south africa that can fill that stadium to the capacity-and thats amakhosi even if we go da final with a first division team we will pack it. bt if sunclowns go to da final with a small team they will have to give away 80% of the tickets free to fill it. amakhosi everyday!

Kenneth : 2010-04-22 07:38

What if Puk Tawana and FC cape town reach the final?

Kenneth : 2010-04-22 07:40

Ohh! i got it, PSL is plannimg to fix the matches so Chips can be there.

Proffesor: 2010-04-22 07:44

This is great – I’ve just booked my flight now for de 22 of May. Hopefully we will have a great final… I hope everyone will wear de Bafana Bafana jerseys… no Chiefs, Pirates or 5 people wearing Sundowns jerseys at the stadium please… we are opening Soccer City not a Christmas tree.

SIBUSISO: 2010-04-22 08:00

hehehehe!!! Just imagine sundowns in the final......damn its gonna be what.....500 fans???

Proffessor : 2010-04-22 07:44

hehehe!!! sundowns fans will be on you the whole day baba for saying that

OBG: 2010-04-22 08:02

Good, since Chiefs will be in the final, PSL can negotiate without any fear of disappointing broadcasters with poor attendance. The only disappointing thing will be that a team that will play against Chiefs will embarrass PSL with their performance. Chiefs will just walkover that team. I feel bad for that team.

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-04-22 08:04

If I closely ****yse what PSL says, I get that they wish for AMAKHOSI to be in the final. It does not matter which team we play.

PSL, your wish is our command.

The KHOSI One

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-04-22 08:07

Kenneth : 2010-04-22 07:40 [ Report ]

Kenneth, don’t be cheerleader my friend. You sound like a LOSER before loss.

The KHOSI One

Fred: 2010-04-22 08:18

Irespective of who will be in the final...i will be there

Proffesor: 2010-04-22 08:21

Hehehe Wonder long time my friend… still got that angry face? U will break that cell keyboard baba! And did you read what I wrote? I said people must wera BB jessis not their teams. Ole OBG… how is de corporate soccer madala... did Ajax sign u yet? hehehe... see Fred is a true fan…

khosi4life: 2010-04-22 08:35

when are the tickets going on sale?

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-04-22 08:37

Wonder: 2010-04-22 08:10 [ Report ]

WONDER,talk about DILUDED, I will talk about DILUTED! you and your diluted brazilians must first fill up "Mehlareng" stadium before you can think of having a go at Soccer City.

The KHOSI One

Stonza: 2010-04-22 08:37

It doesnt matter which teeam goes to the finals...I know SA soccer lovers will be there in numbers....
Shaaaapa Sundawana,Tawana Shapaaaaaa

COSATU: 2010-04-22 08:45

Eish poor PSL, Holla Proff , OBG,Sbula,Size13, Where is Hubert da Ajax fan.....

Eish If Chiefs & Pirates loss definetly sure 87% of ticket will be given away.

COSATU: 2010-04-22 08:46

Final Chiefs vs Cosmos

OBG: 2010-04-22 08:46

Awe Proffessor, nice to hear from you again. Corp soccer is going well. We will be playing knockout in the next coming week. Am too good for Ajax. No bragging there madala. hahaha!

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:07

Morning 2 all of ya'l

I agree with Stonza on this one..this will be a great show for SA and the world so lets support in numbers ya'll...

Amakhosi tho will fill this one easily..u know dis

Thabang and Sbuda

How are u guys

Wonder

LOL..calm down buddy hehe

Don Papapi: 2010-04-22 09:13

The stadium will definitely be full coz VV will be next to the touchline of the field. I am just worried for the poor opponents which will be made cows out-off in front of 100 Million viewers.

KC

Maestro KC: 2010-04-22 09:32

Haaaaapppppppyyyyyy

Proffessor I will be wearing a Chiefs Jersey as this is a platform for Amakhosi and whoever we will be playing against. Remember this will do good for SA and the Amakhosi brand.

Thank you PSL for throwing an incentive to reach the final.

Khosification

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-04-22 09:38

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:07 [ Report ]

Hey Pearl, for a moment I thought that volcanic cloud in Europe invaded our Mzanzi as well; Weather was terrible this morning but as usual Kick Off and its crazy bloggers, bo STONZA, WONDER and my GOLDEN family are there to keep us warm.

Stonza: 2010-04-22 08:37 [ Report ]

“It doesnt matter which teeam goes to the finals...I know SA soccer lovers will be there in numbers....
Shaaaapa Sundawana,Tawana Shapaaaaaa”


Stozinho, do you really mean it?

The KHOSI One

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:45

Thabang: 2010-04-22 09:38 [ Report ]

Tboz..i heard that whole dust - cloud was not volcano-related..its all thanks 2 the lady that opened the Pirates trophy cabinet..bheka syafa manje lol

I hope Stonza means it 2 lol..where's Arly-G, Skye and Sweyts..long time

BrokeFan: 2010-04-22 09:49

Wow, is this the stadium where Chiefs are going to be crowned champions of the Nedbank Cup with millions of viewers around the globe? Damn, I love this...

Simon: 2010-04-22 09:56

Judging from the previous Nedbank finals - they should take it to Chatsworth stadium rather and save us the embarrasment. Imagine opening a stadium where amaTuks takes on FC Cape Town. Hhehehe!

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-04-22 10:03

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:45 [ Report ]

Kwa kwa kwa kwa PEARL, that's killer, kwa kwa kwa!

The KHOSI One

Mreva: 2010-04-22 10:10

WONDER my broe dnt restle with pigs, u goin' to get dirty......com May 22 oll this mouth will b shut........THE SKY!!!!!!!!!!!!

BrokeFan: 2010-04-22 10:29

SIBUSISO: 2010-04-22 08:00
hahaha we don't want the world to mock us...That team should be eliminated fast and I trust Leopards will do the nation a favor...

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:45

hehehehe...

Bulf: 2010-04-22 10:37

People, who said Chiefs is going to the finals. I don't even think they will be there by the quaterfinal stage. They will be uprooted by FC Cape Town.

Arly-G: 2010-04-22 10:40

The so called chips fans sometimes reminds me of aparthied mosquitos..
They like to buck like pregnant female dogs...
Back to soccer:
It doesn't matter who will be in the final as the stadium will be filled to capacity but be warned that Downs will cause Diarrhea especially to the so called Chips fans...

Pearl: 2010-04-22 10:52

LOL..Thabang and Brokefan...nami i heard ya'll lol

Arly-G..just as i was asking abt uyafika and u talk crap...

Wonder: 2010-03-22 13:15


Ayeye MaCh!mps, you can run but can not hide forever. another hiding for the Cheap ones on the cards, Shapa "Little Napoleon Shapa"!

No penalties this time, straight result from the game and Ch!mps are out......!!!!!!!!

hhehehee...good times Wonder..good times

kagiso: 2010-04-22 11:05

PSL should start selling tickets as early as yesterday, to hedge the risk of 2 unpopular teams reaching the finals. All the teams are going to give a bit more, with the prospect of being watch by the whole world.

Arly-G: 2010-04-22 11:10

Wonder
I agree with you, he doesn't have any idea how to run Downs but Minerals..

SIBUSISO: 2010-04-22 11:17

Pearl: 2010-04-22 09:45

hehehehe!! kwikwikwi!!!!....you are killing me softly with laughter Pearl.....hehehehehe!!!!

Thabang: 2010-04-22 08:04

If I closely ****yse what PSL says, I get that they wish for AMAKHOSI to be in the final. It does not matter which team we play.

Thats very true KHOSI LAMI, actually all South African soccer lovers, the PSL teams and their coaches wish chiefs to be in the final.....ITS OBVIOUS MOSS!!

BrokeFan: 2010-04-22 10:29

Hola KHOSI LAMI....I just cant bare the thought of sundowns in the final with another team cos real, its gonna be a disgrace

 : 2010-04-22 11:24

What if small teams make it 2 da final.wh wil fil up da stadiums.they shuld start selin thos tickets pronto am so there 0842178126

SIBUSISO: 2010-04-22 11:25

Wonder: 2010-04-22 11:05

Awu wakitsi, tsine emndenini we-Likhosi sivelana nawe kanye nebalingani bakho. Umnumzane Motsepe uyibulele i-sundowns ngendlela lenta ngayo loko angeke sikubalekele.
Khumbula, siyasho sisho kutsi akulahlwa mbeleko ngekufelwa. Ngalelinye lilanga kutawulunga.

I remember the sundowns of....
1. Kenny Niemach
2. Roger Fotumba
3. Chukwu
4. Isaic Shai

Just to the name the few, those guys used to give me sleeples nights really. But then again Wonder, just remember at that time there was a master mind managing that team.....the lady herself Natasha Tsichlas. I'm sure you guys miss her too much

SIBUSISO: 2010-04-22 11:29

WONDER

Do you remember this article........

So just know that this problem has been there for a long time and when we say Motsepe lacks football management, its cos he relies on those who just want to milk him dry

SORRY BABA, lets hope Motsepe is working on how he can improve his staff


Tsichlas ready to 'help' Downs

Posted: 2009-03-25 19:29

Former Mamelodi Sundowns boss Natasha Tsichlas has expressed disappointment with the ‘problems' engulfing the club since she sold her shares to Patrice Motsepe few years ago.

Even though some people may refuse to admit it, she says that ever since the Tsichlas family sold Sundowns to Motsepe, things have not been the same at the club.

The ‘Iron Lady’ believes that division among club officials lies at root of all the problems at Chloorkop.

Speaking to KickOff.com, Tsichlas says she still loved Sundowns with her ‘whole heart’ and was ready to offer help to the club if she was approached.

“I am very sad to see Sundowns in this situation. It was really sad to see those ugly scenes at the stadium on Sunday when the coach was forced to vacate the stadium under a heavy police escort.”

"There are a number of things that are not going right at Sundowns. There is too much division among the club management which has now spread to the players.

“There is no longer happiness and pride among players to wear the Sundowns’ jersey because there is no unity in the club,” Tsichlas claims.

“It is unfortunate that Motsepe is always too busy to attend some of the problems and is being let down by people who are only after money in the club.

“My arms are still open to help and it will be pleasure to do that at anytime.”

Tsichlas also tells KickOff.com that she has not lost hope of bouncing back into club football.

“I was on verge of buying another club, but due to family problems I failed to do that. I am currently busy with my project for 2010, but have still not lost hope of buying a new club and I hope Sundowns’ second baby will come soon.”

Pearl: 2010-04-22 11:36

Sbuda

LOL, khosi..cough cough..im lodging a complaint nje against Pirates hehe

MJ Matodzi: 2010-04-22 12:25

hola masandawana hola, shappa bafana ba style, shappa motsepe stars, SIYAYA SOCCER CITY. SHAPPA SHAPPA

scolari: 2010-04-22 12:37

heita, just a reminder to all d chiefs fans..you may brag about filling d stadiums, having won trophies (chappies,bubble gum,castle,black label,coke,fanta and the likes) with no value..however as long as you havent won the champions league trophy you dont what it feels like to win something very special.so in terms of achievement dont compare yourself with pirates.

 : 2010-04-22 12:48

Ye wena Scolari, Chiefs is the only Southern African team 2 bcome- Caf Club of the year.

Smallicious : 2010-04-22 12:54

Only Two teams are participating in this Nedbank cup, which is Sundowns and Others. Cup final, Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Others
The Sky will remain The Limit

Swona Champ!: 2010-04-22 15:21

Tau must pray that they may not play pretoria university!

Maestro KC: 2010-04-22 15:41

They said we will not make it past Santos in the TKO, we did
They said we will not make it past Sunflowers, we did
They said we will not make it past Piecity, we at the whole pie in the city
They said die poppe saal dans with Ajax, we danced all over them...

And now they say we will not make it through FC Cape Town...what do we have to do to make believers out of you?

We will take this Nedbank Cup not because we need to but because we have to...

Khosification

abel: 2010-04-22 15:45

i wana thank PSL for showing their love to mighty chiefs players by giving them such an EXPOSURE