The 2010 FIFA World Cup has been acclaimed the tournament for Africans. The South African government has invested almost US$4 billion in infrastructure development in preparation to host the biggest soccer event in the world. Analysts believe the economic benefits to the African country may be felt in the medium to long term. Beyond the pride of hosting the soccer fiesta for the first time on African soils, how are ordinary Africans benefiting from the game?

Twenty Ten reporter, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been finding out the immediate economic impact of the World Cup on ordinary South Africans and other African nationals.

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