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South Africa's Katlego Mphela, left, fights for the ball with Brazil's Cruzeiro's Magalhaes during a friendly soccer game in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa's Katlego Mphela, left, fights for the ball with Brazil's Cruzeiro's Magalhaes during a friendly soccer game in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira reacts during their friendly soccer match with Brazil's Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira reacts during their friendly soccer match with Brazil's Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South Africa national team soccer players Siphiwe Tshabalala, left, and Daylon Claasen, fight for the ball during a training session in Teresopolis, Brazil, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. South Africa team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa national team soccer players Siphiwe Tshabalala, left, and Daylon Claasen, fight for the ball during a training session in Teresopolis, Brazil, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. South Africa team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, tosses the ball in his hand as South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, front right, looks on during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma has pressed Britain to loosen European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he said are limiting the effectiveness of that country's power-sharing government.

South African President Jacob Zuma, left, tosses the ball in his hand as South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, front right, looks on during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma has pressed Britain to loosen European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he said are limiting the effectiveness of that country's power-sharing government.

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South Africa President Jacob Zuma, second from left, and his wife Tobeka Madiba Zuma, third from right, pose with the FA Cup with Football Association Chairman Lord Triesman, third from left, England soccer manager Fabio Capello, second from right, former England soccer player John Barnes, left, and South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, right, during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup.

South Africa President Jacob Zuma, second from left, and his wife Tobeka Madiba Zuma, third from right, pose with the FA Cup with Football Association Chairman Lord Triesman, third from left, England soccer manager Fabio Capello, second from right, former England soccer player John Barnes, left, and South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, right, during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  South African President Jacob Zuma (r) speaks with Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: South African President Jacob Zuma (r) speaks with Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, stands outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. South African President Jacob Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, stands outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. South African President Jacob Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (c) and South African President Jacob Zuma (r) pose for photographs with Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising the inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (c) and South African President Jacob Zuma (r) pose for photographs with Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising the inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (second left) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) pose for photographs with England footballer Steven Gerrard (r) and Aaron Mokoena (l), the captain of South Africa's football team, outside Number 10 Downing Street on March 4, 2010 in London, England. President Zuma and his wife are visiting the United Kingdom on a three day state visit. During Mr Zuma's meeting with Mr Brown he is expected to request the end to the economic embargo on Zimbabwe, arguing that current sanctions are destabilising inclusive Government.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03:  In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni of South Africa and Paulus Shipang of Namibia compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni of South Africa and Paulus Shipang of Namibia compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03:  In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni and Paulus Shipang during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni and Paulus Shipang during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Harteman Toromba of Namibia  and Teko Modise of South Africa compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Harteman Toromba of Namibia and Teko Modise of South Africa compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise of South Africa lines up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise of South Africa lines up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni, Baven Transman and Bradley Carnell of South Africa line up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Siyabonga Sangweni, Baven Transman and Bradley Carnell of South Africa line up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise of South Africa lines up before  the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise of South Africa lines up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise and Itumelng Khune of South Africa line up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Teko Modise and Itumelng Khune of South Africa line up before the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03:  In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Anele Ngcongca of South Africa and Sydney Plaatjies of Namibia compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Anele Ngcongca of South Africa and Sydney Plaatjies of Namibia compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

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South Africa's Katlego Mphela, left, fights for the ball with Brazil's Cruzeiro's Magalhaes during a friendly soccer game in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa's Katlego Mphela, left, fights for the ball with Brazil's Cruzeiro's Magalhaes during a friendly soccer game in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira reacts during their friendly soccer match with Brazil's Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira reacts during their friendly soccer match with Brazil's Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. South Africa's team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South Africa national team soccer players Siphiwe Tshabalala, left, and Daylon Claasen, fight for the ball during a training session in Teresopolis, Brazil, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. South Africa team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

South Africa national team soccer players Siphiwe Tshabalala, left, and Daylon Claasen, fight for the ball during a training session in Teresopolis, Brazil, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. South Africa team, called Bafana-Bafana, is in Brazil for a month-long training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, tosses the ball in his hand as South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, front right, looks on during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma has pressed Britain to loosen European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he said are limiting the effectiveness of that country's power-sharing government.

South African President Jacob Zuma, left, tosses the ball in his hand as South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, front right, looks on during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma has pressed Britain to loosen European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he said are limiting the effectiveness of that country's power-sharing government.

AP 

South Africa President Jacob Zuma, second from left, and his wife Tobeka Madiba Zuma, third from right, pose with the FA Cup with Football Association Chairman Lord Triesman, third from left, England soccer manager Fabio Capello, second from right, former England soccer player John Barnes, left, and South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, right, during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup.

South Africa President Jacob Zuma, second from left, and his wife Tobeka Madiba Zuma, third from right, pose with the FA Cup with Football Association Chairman Lord Triesman, third from left, England soccer manager Fabio Capello, second from right, former England soccer player John Barnes, left, and South Africa soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena, right, during a visit to Wembley Stadium in London, Thursday, March 4, 2010. Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup.

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