Garp
07-05-2010, 22:47
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8669040.stm
South Africa's police chief is hoping the US team are knocked out of the football World Cup early on - to avoid a visit by President Barack Obama.
General Bheki Cele told MPs Mr Obama could fly in if the US make it to the knockout stage.
"Our famous prayer is that the Americans don't make the second round," he said, while insisting his forces could provide sufficient security.
South Africa's police chief is hoping the US team are knocked out of the football World Cup early on - to avoid a visit by President Barack Obama.
General Bheki Cele told MPs Mr Obama could fly in if the US make it to the knockout stage.
"Our famous prayer is that the Americans don't make the second round," he said, while insisting his forces could provide sufficient security.