Weah hoping for a good showing in South Africa

November 26, 2008

George Weah is hoping that South Africa can put on a successful tournament at the World Cup in 2010 which will open up the possibility of other African countries bidding for the tournament.

“Other African countries will be able to bid in the future with confidence if a legacy is left by South Africa,” the former Liberian international said at the Soccerex football conference.

“The World Cup in Africa has opened the route and there will be a big economic impact for the continent.

“South Africa has been given the opportunity to host the World Cup for the first time in Africa but the legacy should be for the rest of the continent.”

Zambian Kalusha Bwalya told the conference he hoped the international perception of Africa would change after the 2010 tournament.

“The World Cup can change the perception of Africa from a place of hunger, strife, wars and political turmoil to one of competence and ability,” the former PSV Eindhoven player said.

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