Football's governing body Fifa has opted to use a leopard as the mascot for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
Organising Commitee CEO Danny Jordaan says Zakumi is young, vibrant, energetic and ambitious, but also warm-hearted.
23 Sep 2008
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