South Korea

Korea Republic may have qualified for their seventh
consecutive world finals, but it was a bumpy ride this
time. Despite a series of lacklustre performances in the
third round, the South Koreans managed to top their
group after two goalless draws with neighbours Korea
DPR. The North Koreans proved to be their nemesis again
in the final round, holding the Taeguk Warriors to a 1-1
stalemate in Shanghai. However, they bounced back in
style with back-to-back wins over United Arab Emirates
and Saudi Arabia, before a crucial 1-1 draw with Iran in
Tehran. A 1-0 home victory in the Korean derby followed,
and the mission was accomplished with a 2-0 win against
UAE on the road.

Nigeria

Nigeria Team

Goalkeepers: Richard Dele Aiyenugba
(Bnei Yehuda), Austin Ejide (Bastia), Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel
Tel Aviv)

Defenders: Onyekachi Apam (Nice),
Elderson Echiejile (Stade Rennes), Yusuf Mohammed (FC
Sion), Obinna Nwaneri (FC Sion), Chidi Odiah (CSKA
Moscow), Danny Shittu (Bolton Wanderers), Taye Taiwo
(Marseille), Joseph Yobo (Everton)

Midfielders: Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo
Kiev), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham), Sani Kaita (Lolomotiv
Moscow), John Obi Mikel (Chelsea), Seyi Olofinjana (Hull
City), Kalu Uche (Almeria)

Forwards: Yakubu Aiyegbeni
(Everton), Chinedu Obasi (Hoffenheim), Nwankwo Kanu
(Portsmouth), Obafemi Martins (VfL Wolfsburg), Victor
Obinna (Inter Milan), Peter Odemwingie (Lokomotiv
Moscow)

Durban Stadium

The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will
host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on
display in South Africa and takes its design inspiration
from the South African flag, with its grand arch
representing the unity of this sport-loving nation. The
two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium
come together to form a single footing on the northern
side, symbolising the new unity of a once-divided
country. It has a capacity of 70,000 spectators.