Fifa 2009 Confederations Cup will be an order made by a ball, called "Kopanya", Adidas, which has been developed specifically for this event, which reflects and pays tribute to the tournament hosts South Africa.
The ball made its first appearance in the Nelson Mandela challenge match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rustenburg on 19 November.
Bafana Bafana need to be taken in the soul of the ball, they have become one of his best performances in years to beat Africa's top side won 3-2.
Inspired by the Ndebele Artwork
"Kopanya" means "together" in Sesotho, or Southern Sota, home language of some five million South Africans.
Kopanya eye-catching design was inspired by art of the Ndebele people in southern Africa. This is not the first time that the product Ndebele will be considered at the international sports scene, the yacht Team Shosholoza, South Africa, America Cup Challenger, especially the design inspired by Ndebele and Zulu in the arts.
The complex shape and contour of the black, the traditional elements Ndebele, were fused with a colorful activity, which is typical Ndebele contemporary artists. Adorable silver provides futuristic touch.
Comments on the ball placed on the website Footballshirtculture.com, were very favorable.
Suited to its surroundings
Dave Stopher commented: "This is good! I must confess that this ball is very suitable for its surroundings, I think. And I hope that the World Cup ball is similar to the design."
John said: "I am from SA and I am impressed with this ball design ... Yes, this is another Teamgeist ball, but the picture is clever work."
Ball, said Adidas, provides an ideal flight characteristics and allows the players exceptional ball control, like its predecessor "Europass", which was used in the 2008 Euros.
Kopanya available for purchase from 1 December 2008.
Source: SAinfo reporter and Fifa.com
Introducing African Football
Labels: Stories