FIFA happy with RSA 2010

FIFA are happy with South Africa's preparations for the 2010 World Cup. There were some concerns over stadium construction after many of the workers recently went on strike.

"I am satisfied with the general preparations," FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke told AFP.

"We have an attentive ear on the stadia. There are places where we pay more attention on stadia. We have a technical team and a sense of system that allows us to be assured that things will go on as wished," he added.

The chairman of FIFA local organising committee, Irvin Khosa, told reporters he was also satisfied that all building work was on schedule to be completed by a FIFA-set 2009 deadline.

"Generally, good progress is being made and the organising committee is confident the 2010 FIFA World Cup construction deadlines will be met." said Khoza.