This is the new World Cup 2010 Adidas Match ball which launched officially on the 4th December. The name is Adidas Jabulani, meaning 'to celebrate' in the native South African isiZulu dialect, which is spoken by 25% of South Africa’s population.
The number 11 is the magic number of the adidas Jabulani. This is the eleventh adidas World Cup ball, eleven different colours are used, although the main colours are white, black and yellow. These 11 colours represent the 11 players in football line-up, the 11 official languages of South Africa and the 11 South African communities. The diversity of all these 11 aspects is put together on one ball. Four triangle-shaped design elements on a white background lend the ball a unique appearance in African spirit. And like the outer facade of Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium, individual design elements also capture the colourfulness of South Africa.
The Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup features a completely new, ground-breaking technology was developed by German manufacturers Adidas. Eight 3-D spherically formed EVA and TPU panels are moulded together, resulting it is perfectly round for better on-pitch play.
Following the first test, players all over the world praised this special ball's new technology and promised to score many goals with the new ball as it provides exceptional accuracy and very stable flight. When it comes to goalkeepers, the ball provides perfect grip under all conditions.
The official unveiling of the new ball will take place today, during the draw for the World Cup in FIFA ceremony which to be held on the 4th December at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Also you may check out the Pots for Friday's draw.
