World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan has revealed he may consider banning vuvuzelas from the tournament. The sound of the trumpet-like instruments has droned through every match since the competition got under way in South Africa on Friday.
Singing from the stands has generally been drowned out as a consequence and Jordaan, the chief executive of the World Cup organising committee, admits action may have to be taken.
Asked if it was a possibility that fans could be prevented from bringing the instruments into the stadiums, Jordaan told BBC Radio: “If there are grounds to do so, yes. We have heard from the broadcasters and other individuals and it is something we are evaluating on an ongoing basis.”
He continued: “We have tried to get some order with it. We have asked for no vuvuzelas during national anthems or when anyone is making an announcement. I know it is a difficult question but we are trying to manage it as best we can.
“This matter has been raised on many occasions and my personal view is that I would prefer singing. It has always been a great generator of a wonderful atmosphere in the stadiums and we will try to encourage them to sing because that is the strength.
“In the days of the struggle, we were singing — we did not blow anything, we ere marching and singing. All through our history it is our ability to sing which really inspires and draws the emotions.
“It is a huge debate and it will continue, but we did say that if one lands on the pitch in anger then we will not think twice and take action.”