"The resignation is bound to stir up renewed debate about friction within the Local Organising Committee (LOC), " said BBC Sport's Mohammed Allie in Cape Town.

BBC: Another 2010 official resigns

"We are working with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure that the delivery of these tickets will be done in the best possible way, " added Valcke.

BBC: Free 2010 tickets for SA public

Essop Pahad, a cabinet minister and member of South Africa's World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC), said the decision to build a new stadium had been made following talks with Fifa.

BBC: Cape Town to get new stadium