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PRIDE OF AFRICAFOOTPRINTS PROMENADE
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CAPE TOWN2008
PRIDE OF AFRICA FOOTPRINTS PROMENADE
1. CONCEPTTo hold a ‘high profile’ annual gala
eventLinked to –
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Permanent structure to honour retired footballers from SA and African continent
A footballers ‘Promenade of Fame’
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2. BRIEF BACKGROUND Brainchild of Peter Mdlalose to develop
African version of a European concept Annual ‘Golden Boot Award’ – honour
retired World football stars – Monte Carlo Creation of concept similar to the
Hollywood Walk of Fame
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3. PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT Legal ownership remains with Igolide
Footprints (Pty) Limited City of Cape Town hold the rights to: - host annual gala event - promote permanent football tourism
structure – ‘The Promenade’
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4.PROGRESS TO DATE Concept is being discussed with:- City of Cape Town- SAFA Western Cape- City of DurbanAll of whom have indicated support for idea.Formal approval required from SAFA and
2010 Local Organising Committee
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5. SELECTION OF INDUCTEES Set up an eminently qualified panel of
experts who will agree on a list of 20 suitable candidates for induction in 2008
1st year propose 12 inductions as follows: South African AfricanDeceased 2 2Currently alive 4 4
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- The final 12 inductees to be confirmed by voting ballot involving general public (via sms system to be devised)
- Thereafter, 2 South African and 2 African candidates to be inducted annually following a voting process by the general public
- In 1st year publicly recognise Messrs Khosa, Jordaan and Oliphant for World Cup 2010.
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6. THE PANELEminently qualified panel may include: Danny Jordaan (LOC) Irvin Khosa (LOC) Molefi Oliphant (SAFA) Raymond Hack (SAFA) Prof Ronnie Schloss (PSL)
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6. THE PANEL (continued)Eminently qualified panel may include: Mark Gleeson (African football analyst) Robert Marawa (SuperSport) Batho Bareng Korjas (Radio Metro) David Kekane (SABC) Thomas Mlambo (SuperSport)
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7. ADVANTAGES TO THE CITY Holders/promoters of a unique
permanent football tourism structure Visible legacy to honour retired African
footballers – tourist attraction Opportunity to host ‘high profile’ Gala
Dinner with annual awards being presented by highest ranking City Official
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7. ADVANTAGES TO THE CITY (continued) Opportunity for City to honour the
African continent’s footballing giants Marketing opportunity for City to gain
wide exposure – select gala venue and decide on actual format for event
Attract interest of international footballing fraternity, tourists and corporates
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8. BENEFIT TO LOCAL SOCIAL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES
By attracting high profile inductees to City it is envisaged that they will participate in:
Football clinics in local townships Be available for corporate marketing
initiatives Be available for media interviews
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9. OVERALL CONCLUSION Simple idea – but with long lasting
legacy effect beyond 2010 Sustainable project into future which will
become more prestigious over time Tourist attraction for football enthusiasts Positive way of recognising African
footballing talent
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lasting
legacy
For more information contact:Peter Mdlalose Cel: 079 5394898
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Thank you
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