While criticism continues to cloud the organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football has given the tournament a stamp of approval, just 5 days before the opening match in Johannesburg.
Reports of poor ticket sales and processing, and a weak marketing campaign, have been dominating media coverage in the build-up to the continental football showpiece.
Caf general secretary Hicham El Amrani says he's pleased with preparations.
The opening game between Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde at the FNB stadium on Saturday is a sell out.
According to Amrani, of the half-a-million tickets available for the tournament, 400 000 have been sold so far.
Port Elizabeth hosts its first double header on Sunday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Ghana play DR Congo at 5pm followed by Mali against Niger at 8pm.
