OFFICIAL 2010 MATCH BALL

Meet Jabulani!! The soccer ball was developed by Adidas, and Jabulani (an IsiZulu word) means 'to celebrate'. A very appropriate name taking that it is Africa's very first time to host the Soccer World Cup. Also very appropriately is the 11 colours used in the design, representing the 11th Adidas World Cup ball, the 11 players in each team, the 11 official South African languages and the 11 South African Communities. South Africa's colourfulness is also neatly captured in the design. The inner carcass is enveloped by eight 3-D spherically formed panels, all new technology of course- giving perfect roundness and energy to the ball. Further technology called 'Grip'n'Groove' gives the ball very stable flight and perfect grip and good control ability by players under all weather conditions. Players like Kaká, Michael Ballack, Petr Cech and Frank Lampard whom have played with the ball already, all had very high remarks about the ball and it's control ability. I am sure that Bafana Bafana will also benefit greatly from Jabulani and make South Africa proud!!

Be sure to book your accommodation timely so that you do not miss-out on all the action!!!!

Greetings until the next Blog.


Sources: FIFA Website Google Search The Star Shoot published 11 December 2009