[ 2014-01-31 ]

African Nations Championship

Cape Town promises dazzling CHAN closing ceremony
The City of Cape Town promises to host a dazzling
closing ceremony of the 2014 Orange African
Nations Championship (CHAN) at Cape Town Stadium,
on Saturday.

The city’s mayoral committee member responsible
for tourism, events and marketing, Grant Pascoe,
said the closing ceremony will start at 3pm.

“Fans are in for a treat with mass formations
and routines devised by AFCON 2013 ceremonies
choreographer Somizi Mhlongo and performances from
acclaimed local artists, including kwaito trio
Mafikizolo, SAMA-winning singer Professor, house
music group Uhuru, new-age performance poet and
singer Busiswa, DJ Zinhle, GoodHope FM’s DJ
Reddy D and singer-songwriter Chad Saaiman.

“We have pulled out all the stops to ensure that
the culmination of the championship is a fitting
tribute to the final showdown. The theme
Celebrating Africa’s Home Champions will
celebrate the diversity and beauty of Africa, as
Cape Town bids farewell to the 16 participating
nations,” said Pascoe.

He said CHAN has been a spectacular and successful
tournament, which will leave a legacy for the
future of football.

Road closures However, residents and motorists are
advised of temporary road closures in the vicinity
of Cape Town Stadium to accommodate the event.

Fritz Sonnenberg road will be closed from both
directions between Stephan Way and McDonalds; Vlei
road between Green Point Cricket Club and Fritz
Sonnenberg road.

There will also be full closure from both
directions on Fritz Sonnenberg road between
Portswood road and Granger Bay Boulevard.

The right lane will be reserved for buses and
emergencies in both directions on Helen Suzman
Boulevard between Buitengragt and York roads.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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