MASCOT OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2010

Mascot

The official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Zakumi (born 16 June 1994 (1994-06-16) (age 15)), His name comes from "ZA", the international abbreviation for South Africa, and "kumi", a word that means "ten" in various African languages.

Zakumi's birthdate coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second group match. The year 1994 marks the first non-racial nationwide elections in South Africa. He will turn 16 in 2010.

The Zakumi's official motto is: "Zakumi's game is Fair Play." The motto was seen in the digital advertisement boards during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and it will also appear at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Zakumi Mascot Fifa World Cup 2010

Zakumi is the mascot name of the 2010 World Cup will be held in South Africa. Zakumi is a leopard with green hair quirky, Zakumi was born on June 16, 1994 which coincided with the day of the youth in South Africa. In 2010, Zakumi will be 16 years old, which will be celebrated globally by 2010 World Cup crown.

Zakumi's name comes from the word "Za", the code for South Africa and "kumi", a word that means ten in various African languages. [1] Zakumi costume wearing a green and yellow (gold), which is also the color of the uniform dominance of the African teams South.