JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium, venue for the opening and closing games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, was declared ready by the sport's international governing body, local media reported Saturday.
FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke said during a media tour of the facility - the start of a whirlwind tour of the country's World Cup stadiums - that Soccer City is among the best and the biggest stadiums in the world.
Valcke described the pitch as "immaculate" and added that it was time that people stop doubting the ability of South Africa hosting the World Cup.
"As everyone can see the stadium is complete and I have no doubt every team that plays in this venue will find it awesome.