Nelson Mandela to take in opener

Nelson Mandela met with South Africa’s national soccer team yesterday, the same day the country’s ruling party said its most famous citizen will attend the World Cup’s opening game and its final in Johannesburg.

Mandela, 91, wore a yellow Bafana Bafana team jersey with the No. 4 of captain Aaron Mokoena on the front when he appeared with players at his foundation in Johannesburg. Source says earlier hour, Jackson Mthembu said Mandela will make a rare public appearance at next Friday’s opener, between the host and Mexico, and the July 11 championship game.Nelson Mandela met with South Africa’s national soccer team yesterday, the same day the country’s ruling party said its most famous citizen will attend the World Cup’s opening game and its final in Johannesburg.

Mandela, 91, wore a yellow Bafana Bafana team jersey with the No. 4 of captain Aaron Mokoena on the front when he appeared with players at his foundation in Johannesburg.