In our universe there is a world shaped by an obsession

Where tribes battle endlessly for dominance

and where the victorious warriors are heroes and idols

but while tribal differences run deep

Makes one wonder whether its appeal

everyone is united by the passion

Soon

Very soon

The passion

Normally indifferent to boundaries of nationality,

ideology & ethnicity

Will bring together the world’s great nations in spectacular

contest

and all eyes will focus on the southern tip of Africa

National pride will replace tribal allegiances

And the beautiful game

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Will become the greatest show on earth

Thank you to FIFA, the 2004 bid committee, the Local

Organising Committee and to every South African who has toiled selflessly to make this

happen.Go South Africa!

Prepared by Geoffry Glenn Basson