Boois pushes for 2010 preparations

KEETMANSHOOP – The Governor of Karas Region, David Boois, has urged Government and all other stakeholders to position themselves strategically in order to benefit from the Fifa 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa.

It is expected that countries in southern Africa stand to benefit greatly from the world’s largest sporting showpiece. Boois, however, cautioned that sporting nations and fans would only expect the best services that money can provide.Boois called on Government and its partners to ensure that state-of-the-art infrastructure such as soccer stadiums and accommodation facilities are available by the year 2010.Although Namibia does not stand any chance to qualify for the elite sporting event, the country could be used for acclimatisation and training purposes by any of the 32 participating nations due to its proximity to the host nation.Germany, a world soccer powerhouse and whose football federation enjoys close ties with he Namibia Football Association (NFA), has been courted by many stakeholders to set up shop in the country in preparations for the 2010 World Cup.NampaBoois, however, cautioned that sporting nations and fans would only expect the best services that money can provide.Boois called on Government and its partners to ensure that state-of-the-art infrastructure such as soccer stadiums and accommodation facilities are available by the year 2010.Although Namibia does not stand any chance to qualify for the elite sporting event, the country could be used for acclimatisation and training purposes by any of the 32 participating nations due to its proximity to the host nation.Germany, a world soccer powerhouse and whose football federation enjoys close ties with he Namibia Football Association (NFA), has been courted by many stakeholders to set up shop in the country in preparations for the 2010 World Cup.Nampa