Squabble between Cape Town and Afcon regarding World Cup stadium

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Cape Town's R4.5b World Cup stadium may not be used for next year's African Cup of Nations, because the city and football authorities are reportedly involved in a squabble.

Afcon has accused the city of dragging its heels because the event is African, while the city is bemoaning high costs.

Afcon 2013 chief executive Mvuzo Mbebe is quoted as saying Afcon's requirements are much lower than the soccer World Cup.

Marketing and tourism mayoral committee member Grant Pascoe says the city has refused to pay the R26m hosting price tag in the best interest of ratepayers.