Countdown to 2013 Orange African Cup of Nations begins

Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) joins millions of South Africans in celebrating the 100 days countdown to the 2013 Orange African Cup of Nations.

With both the opening and closing matches billed to take place at FNB Stadium, GPG is pulling all stops to ensure it becomes a success.

“We are very proud to once again be hosting the opening and closing of a major sporting event following the successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.  As we join millions of South African in celebrating this milestone, I would like urge all Gauteng citizens to get ready for the tournament, buy tickets and rally behind the tournament to ensure that it becomes a success.

“From now on we would like to see everyone wearing their green and gold and flying the South African flag high,” says Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile.

Leading up to the tournament, the department has planned a number of activation campaigns aimed at encouraging Gauteng communities to rally behind the tournament.

The campaigns include Magnificent Fridays, public viewing of the screening of the Afcon draw, the Mandela Challenge and  Bafana Bafana matches including build-up matches.

For media inquiries contact Nomazwe Ntlokwana on 083 507 8068/ 011 355 2578 or nomazwen@gpg.gov.za