Group A: Hosts not afraid, says Parreira

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said the host nation was not afraid of any of the teams it drew in Group A of the 2010 World Cup.

"We are going to play the ball on the ground," Parreira (pictured) said after. "We are going to prepare ourselves, we are not afraid. Mexico are a good side, France have got players in the Champions League and they are good side."

Hosts South Africa, who will play Mexico on June 11 in the tournament opener, were also drawn against two-time champions Uruguay.