Football

Cape Town out in the cold

Iconic Cape Town Stadium misses out on Africa Cup of Nations duties after city faces harsh economic decisions.
Last Modified: 02 Feb 2013 18:47

There aren't many better venues for international football than the Cape Town Stadium.

But this iconic World Cup venue will not feature in this year's Africa Cup of Nations, after city officials decide the costs are too high.

Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Cape Town.

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