The Adidas Jabulani is the official match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup thatunveiled in Cape Town, South Africa on December 4, 2009. Jabulani was developed at Loughborough University, UK and means “rejoice” in Zulu.
The ball was also used as the match ball of 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and a special version of the ball, the Jabulani Angola, was the match ball of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. This ball is also used in the 2010 Clausura Tournament of Argentina as well as the 2010 MLS season in the USA in the league’s colours of blue and green.
The Jabulani has four triangular design elements on a white background. 11 different colours are used, that resemble the 11 official languages of South Africa, and the 11 South African communities and the 11 players on a football team.
The Jabulani Angola, used at the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola, was coloured to represent the yellow, red, and black of the host nation’s flag. A special match ball with gold panels will be used for the final that will be held in Johannesburg on 11 July. The ball will be called the “Jo’bulani”, playing off the Johannesburg nickname of “The Golden City”.
The Jabulani balls are made in China, using latex bladders made in India, thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer from Taiwan, ethylene vinyl acetate, isotropic polyester/cotton fabric, glue, and ink from China.
The Jabulani is going to be every striker’s greatest Christmas gift and every goalkeeper’s nightmare. To be honest, I can’t wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo strike this Jabulani Soccer Ball because when he does it could be spectacular! I spent some time taking shots and it absolutely pings. The Jabulani is a extra light ball & when you hit it clean it moves fast. In a sense, it reminds me of a plastic ball.
One of customer review is Fernando Robledo. Here is what he said about World Cup 2010 Ball “Best Soccerball ever. Now I know why soccer players kick hard and move fast. It’s all about the Ball.”
