Buffalo City on 2010
BC 'can be part of World Cup'
WITH its climate, hotels and stadium, Buffalo City could be the base camp of one or two international teams, a forum hears from a marketing expert.
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Local team trounces visitors
THE visit to Buffalo City by Swedish Premier League team Gefle IF was 'good for the city'. It also boosted the morale of despondent East London soccer fans.
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Bloemfontein Celtics promise to come out firing
WITH new players in the line-up, Bloemfontein Celtics are ready for their game against Swedish side Gefle IF.
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Mayor calls for stronger partnership
WITH a visiting Swedish football squad in town, Buffalo City is focusing on its long-standing partnership with the city of Gävle.
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Gefle IF arrives in East London
SWEDEN'S premier league soccer club is in town for a couple of matches and coaching sessions. And good local players might be invited "for trials in our team".
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Football fever grows in City
IT won't be just a feast for spectators as Scandinavian team Gefle IF plays Premier Soccer League high-flyers Bloemfontein Celtic in Buffalo City. Aspiring footballers will receive coaching from the team too.
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Buffalo City hosts
international soccer match
CITY residents can look forward to a taste of Scandinavian football on home turf, with visiting Swedish club Gefle IF set to play against three local teams in the coming weeks.
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Upgrade planned for SA's fastest growing airport
EAST London Airport is the fastest growing in the country, and the Airports Company of South Africa has earmarked R60-million to expand it over the next two years.
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Mayor on 2010
Mayoral discussion paper on Buffalo City & 2010 in the post-German World Cup era.
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Buffalo City on track
with 2010 preparations
USING experience and contacts gained in Germany, Buffalo City's 2010 committee is exploring all options to make the city a top-class host city for the next soccer World Cup.
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City forges German link for 2010
A TRIP to Germany to get tips on how to handle the 2010 World Cup has a Buffalo City delegation all fired up with ideas, including the possible screening of the games in the middle of the Buffalo River.
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Better public transport 'essential'
A BETTER public transport system will improve the city's chances of success, says City man.
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City's World Cup status improves
WITH its improved economy and new investors, the city is in a better position to be a host during the 2010 World Cup.
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Transport becomes the focus for 2010
AN efficient transport system is vital to the smooth running of the 2010 soccer world cup, and German experts have been brought on board to ensure resources are maximised.
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