The Local Organising Committee yesterday released the emblem for the 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa.

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At the unveiling ceremony yesterday UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said "This is indeed an exciting day, not only for all Africans, but for all lovers of the universal language of football. The international community can be envious of the FIFA World Cup, and should learn from the spirit of teamwork and fair play that the most universal of sports stands for".

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was also singing the praises of South Africa "With the enthusiasm shown here today, we are already walking to Africa and South Africa in 2010," he said. "In the next four years, your messages to the world will be our messages, and together we will be able to make Africa and the world a better place."

2010 LOC CEO Danny Jordaan had this to say ?This event has been a world class beginning to an African World Cup that must represent a celebration of the best that our continent can offer and present a new face of the African continent. One of peace, progress and excellence."

The World Cup is well on its way to South Africa; enjoy the final on Sunday and start making your plans for 2010 and the new home of football.