First AFCON 2013 Kickoff in Rustenburg – we were there!
When ShowMe Rustenburg got a call from Samsung South Africa to join them and other media liaisons for the first Rustenburg AFCON 2013 Kick-off between Ivory Coast vs. Togo and Tunisia vs. Algeria later that evening, we were excited as the Vuvuzelas that rang with every goal!
Dorette Nel represented ShowMe at this relationship building opportunity with the SAMSUNG team, and had a great time getting to know everyone and cheering the boys on the field.
Despite last minute changes with guest houses and hiccups, everyone received their goodie bags from SAMSUNG together with soccer t-shirts, caps and more. Everyone was excited to go and see the games.
After some gate-hunting to get in with VIP passes at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, and the traffic that we know in Rustenburg so well, everyone finally, tired and anxious to see the game, could sit at the VIP Marquees tent. There were some famous faces in the soccer world from all over Africa and overseas, but the game was already half way and everyone made way to the pavilion to see the game in action. “The atmosphere and Vuvuzellas was something extraordinary”, said Dorette.
“The atmosphere and Vuvuzellas was something extraordinary”, said Dorette.
The PR of SAMSUNG South Africa, Lucy Jones, guided everyone between half times and end games for snacks and drinks, although it seemed that there was some miscommunication as everyone had to wait until the food and drink was ready only later that evening.
The Queen Mother of the Royal Bafokeng also attended the game and her entourage supported the local shebeen across the street as it became apparent that the mishap with food and drinks would take a while. It was quite an experience for all.
Other VIP’s included the fitness coach and a player from the Platinum Stars – our local soccer team, technical editor from Radio Mafisa as well as Orange Inc.’s Claudia Ferguson.
After the prize giving everyone returned to the guest house, tired, it was indeed a day filled with excitement. According to Dorette the Tunisia players were definitely soft on the eyes…
Results:
Ivory Coast : 2 | Togos : 1
Algaria : 0 | Tunisia : 1
Thank you to the SAMSUNG team for inviting us to be part of this event!
AFCON 2013 in Rustenburg, Gallery
Have a look at the day and who was there, in our AFCON 2013 in Rustenburg – 22nd January Gallery
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SAMSUNG is one of the official sponsors of the Orange African Cup of Nations and also unveiled the official AFCON 2013 anthem by Nigerian singer, Don Jazzy. The song is titled “Our Passion Powers Africa” and is available here: http://apps.facebook.com/samsung_afcon/