Wednesday, March 14, 2012

PE Stadium could be 'white elephant' after WCup

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium could become a "white elephant" when the World Cup ends after Port Elizabeth's bankrupt football club was sold to investors from outside the city.

Current team owner Sipho Pityana said Monday the new buyers could move the team.

Bay United Football Club general manager Lungsi Mooi told The Associated Press that about 30 players and 10 staff could lose their jobs if the Premier Soccer League first division team moves outside the area.

"I have no doubt that without a full-time professional team in the province, the stadium will become a white elephant," Mooi said.

The 42,486-capacity stadium was …

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