Former stars in stands at Argentina vs Nigeria game

13 June 2010 - 21:59 By Julia Beffon
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I attended the Argentina vs Nigeria match at Ellis Park on Saturday and had a wonderful time.

The only downside was the score as my friend and I were supporting Nigeria. One of the most amazing sights was that around us in the stands were several very famous former players. I guess we expect our former heroes to be stuck away in broadcasters' booths or being wined and dined in boxes, but it was terrific to see former Holland and Barcelona great Ronald Koeman and his club team-mate (and recent Mamelodi Sundowns manager) Hristo Stoichkov, who captained Bulgaria at a couple of World Cups, sitting among the ordinary fans.



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