J.C. part of the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

04.12.2009 TV 200 Länder werden übertragen - Rekordübertragung bei WM-Endrunden-Auslosung

Die Auslosung der Vorrunden-Gruppen für die WM-Endrunde 2010 in Südafrika am 4. Dezember in Kapstadt (18.00 Uhr MEZ) wird weltweit in 200 Länder übertragen und sorgt damit für eine Höchstmarke, wie der Internationale Fußball-Verband FIFA am Mittwoch mitteilte. Bei der Endrundenauslosung für die WM 2006 in Deutschland in Leipzig waren im Dezember 2005 lediglich 137 Länder zugeschaltet, insgesamt verfolgten damals 134,5 Millionen Zuschauer vor den Fernsehgeräten das Prozedere.
»Die Endrundenauslosung wird die Zuschauer weltweit in ihren Bann ziehen. Wir freuen uns, die 32 qualifizierten Länder endlich in Afrika zu begrüßen und sie am Rhythmus und der Energie unseres Kontinents teilhaben zu lassen. Wir sind überzeugt, dass diese Veranstaltung der perfekte Auftakt zur ersten Weltmeisterschaft in Afrika bilden wird«, sagte Südafrikas OK-Chef Danny Jordaan.
Bei der Auslosungszeremonie werden im Showteil der mit dem Grammy ausgezeichnete Soweto Gospel Choir, die Sängerin und Songwriterin Angelique Kidjo aus Benin sowie Johnny Clegg, einer der bekanntesten Musikexporte Südafrikas, auftreten.

010 fifa world cup News - African entertainment stars for 2010 Final Draw
The Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will take place in Cape Town on 4 December 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).The entertainment lined up for the 90-minute live show will include the Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninoise singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Johnny Clegg.
Among these popular stars will be sports personalities who will arrive in South Africa to attend the Final Draw to see whom and where the 32 qualified teams will be playing.
The event will be broadcast about 200 countries worldwide. “We are very proud to be a part of the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. It is an incredible opportunity,” said Beverly Bryer, founder and manager of the Soweto Gospel cCoir. The choir will perform alongside Johnny Clegg, a well-known campaigner against the injustice of apartheid in South Africa who has been instrumental in putting the new South Africa on the map.
“The FIFA World Cup Final Draw has developed into a major live show that is followed with great excitement by millions of people across the world. It will re-ignite the 2010 FIFA World Cup fever not just in the host country but also in the qualified countries, where excitement is mounting as we draw nearer to next year's FIFA flagship event,” said FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke, who will conduct the draw.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been appointed by FIFA for the production of the Final Draw show, while HBS (Host Broadcasting Services) will deliver broadcast signals worldwide in its capacity as overall host broadcaster. After producing the Preliminary Draw in November 2007 in Durban and the draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup in November 2008 in Johannesburg, the SABC has again commissioned Combined Artists to produce the Final Draw.
“This Final Draw has all the ingredients to capture the imagination of the watching world. We look forward to finally welcoming the 32 qualifying countries to Africa to share in the rhythm and energy of our continent, and are certain that this event will provide the perfect prelude to Africa's first FIFA World Cup,” said Danny Jordaan, CEO of the FIFA World Cup Organising Committee.
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Soweto Gospel Choir performing in 2010 draw - Nov 4, 2009 3:49 PM | By Staff Reporter
The Soweto Gospel Choir, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Johnny Clegg will provide a star-studded line-up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw in Cape Town on 4 December.
Sowetan reports that the 90-minute live show starting at 7pm will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
There will also be guest appearances by some of the biggest names in sport as they descend on South Africa for the eagerly anticipated Final Draw to decide whom and where the 32 qualified teams will be playing.