The success of the Final Draw proves that South Africa could deliver on the promise of hosting a world-class event, said the CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Organising Committee South Africa, Dr Danny Jordaan. The Final Draw, in which the eight groups for next year's FIFA World Cup™ were decided, was made at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday 4 December 2009. "We promised the country a spectacular and world-class event and we delivered on that promise. It was a … [Read more...]
Final Draw ‘a Celebration of Africa’
12 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Cape Town welcomes the world to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw
4 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its readiness to welcome the thousands of soccer fans and dignitaries who are expected to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw™ today, Friday 4 December 2009. The Draw, which will determine the match schedule for the 32 participating teams in next year's FIFA World Cup™, will be held at 19:00 on Friday 4 December at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). More than 3 000 dignitaries and media … [Read more...]
Final FIFA Draw week heralds start of festive season
27 November, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is hard at work preparing for the eagerly-anticipated Final Draw next Friday 4 December. Roads are being cordoned off, stages are under construction, and banners are being hung to welcome the thousands of people expected to throng into the city centre. The Draw will be an internationally televised event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to determine the match order of the 32 participating teams. Over 150 million people from 200 countries are … [Read more...]
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