Will Nelson Mandela Attend the World Cup Soccer 2010

Yall must be imagining: Of course Nelson Mandela will attend to the World Cup opener and the World Cup Final. Why on world would he not?Well, South Africa’s former President (and all round legend) is now 92 years old and so a little on the frail side, apparently leading to some debate about whether Mandela would be able to make an appearance at World Cup 2010 or not. However, African National Congress spokesman Jackson Mthembu today confirmed the great man’s attendance, while Mandela met with the South Africa national team.
“Madiba will grace both the opening and the closing of the World Cup,” Mthembu said, using the traditional clan name by which Mandela is affectionately known in South Africa. “We are very honored to have an icon of Mandela’s gauge to grace this important event. We are very happy that Madiba will come. The Madiba magic will add to the excitement.”Mandela magnificently united the newly formed nation fifteen years ago, by publicly supporting the overwhelmingly white supported South Africa rugby union team when South Africa hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup, even wearing the renowned Springbok green and gold jersey for the final, in which South Africa overcame the odds (and Jonah Lomu) to beat New Zealand and lift the trophy.