South Africa is looking forward to the 2010 soccer world cup and in the attempt to get this into the limelight Zakumi the cup mascot has been unveiled. ZA apparently is for South Africa and kumi means ten in a number of African languages. Zakumi has green hair for pitch camoflage.
The Lion theme has been attended to previously. The first Lion being not only the first Lion but also the first mascot in England 1966 with World Cup Willie proudly sporting the union jack kit.
Recently though the Lion mascot hasn't bought the marketing highlights that may have been desired. The company responsible for Germany 2006 world cup mascot Goleo Lion (above) have filed for bankrupcy over less than expcted product demand.At least South Africa has a legitimate claim to the animal as it actually naturally habitates the country.
What do you think is the Lion making you excited about South Africa 2010?
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