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    "Draw ignites FIFA World Cup fever"; Draw ignites FIFA World Cup fever

    (FIFA.com) Friday 4 December 2009

    The 32 teams participating at next year's FIFA World Cup™ finals discovered their fate this evening when the Final Draw for South Africa 2010 took place in Cape Town.
    An estimated global television audience of 200 million joined the 2,000 invited guests in the Draw Hall in watching the colourful and entertaining ceremony unfold. With African sporting stars such as athlete Haile Gebreselassie, rugby player John Smit, cricketer Makhaya Ntini, and footballers Matthew Booth and Simphiwe Dludlu assisting with the draw, along with England icon David Beckham, it was always going to be an exhilarating evening, but the undoubted centrepiece came when the eight groups were revealed.
    While South Africans smiled upon learning that the host nation's Opening Match on 11 June would be played against Mexico at Soccer City, it was the outcome of Group D which caused the biggest stir. Germany, Australia, Serbia and Ghana will battle it out for the two qualifying places for the Round of 16, meaning that two nations with a proud footballing heritage will have to depart the tournament early.
    The early stages of the draw brought a very interesting match-up as England were paired together with USA in a match which will take place in Rustenburg on Saturday 12 June, which brought back memories of the clash at Brazil 1950, which USA won 1-0. However, Fabio Capello and Bob Bradley avoided a nightmare group, with Algeria and Slovenia also coming out of the hat.
    Group G looks a tricky section with Brazil, Korea DPR, Côte d'Ivoire, Portugal all drawn together too.
    Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
    Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, Korea Republic, Greece
    Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
    Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana,
    Group E: Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon
    Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
    Group G: Brazil, Korea DPR, Côte d'Ivoire, Portugal
    Group H: Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile
    Although the dates and locations of each of the 48 matches are known for the group-stage games, the kick-off times will be announced shortly, upon conclusion of a meeting between FIFA, the Local Organising Committee and broadcasters.
    A night to remember
    With such an array of stars, the event dazzled from start to finish. After a welcome from Lions Head, the mountain which provides Cape Town with such a dramatic backdrop, award-winning musician Johnny Clegg then performed 'Scatterlings of Africa', a song made famous by the Academy Award-winning film Rain Main.
    Fittingly, the first speech of the evening came from the man without whom a FIFA World Cup in South Africa would never have been possible, namely the country's former president Nelson Mandela. The 91-year-old, speaking in a special video message, urged his country to make the most of the opportunity of being the host country. "We must strive for excellence in our hosting of the World Cup, while at the same time ensuring that the event leaves a lasting benefit to all our people," he said.
    It was then time for two special presidents to take to the stage. FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and South African President Jacob Zuma showed their excitement at the Final Draw and the 2010 FIFA World Cup itself in an entertaining dialogue which lasted for several minutes. Giancarlo Abete, the President of the Italian Football Federation, then handed over the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Mr Blatter, confirmation that the sport's holy grail is in South Africa and ready to be contested next year.
    Portuguese legend Eusebio, born in neighbouring Mozambique, was introduced to the crowd before examples of the 'Win In Africa With Africa' campaign were highlighted to the expectant audience. Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo then took to the stage to perform her Grammy-nominated song 'Agolo'.
    The first duty of the show's guest presenter, Academy Award-winning actress, Hollywood producer and proud South African Charlize Theron, was to show off the official 2010 Match Ball, adidas's Jabulani, a name which means 'to celebrate' in Zulu. Soweto’s Gospel Choir, continued the theme of happiness with a lively rendition of Pata Pata before the arrival of Draw Master and FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke, signalled that it was time for the moment of truth.
    Some of the assembled coaches will have headed away feeling confident, others concerned by the task presented them here, yet at least all now know what lies in store as they begin their planning and preparation for next year's event.


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    THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

    "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


    "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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    Groups B ,D,E &G could all be called groups of death , its that tight , where 3 are of equal strength or equal ability to create an upset.


    It aguh tight and sweet , betta than sex .
    THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

    "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


    "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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    • #3
      I would even throw in Group C , with Slovenia capable of beating all and it wouldnt be an upset , the upset would be the USA advancing and lets be honest would it be an upset.

      This WC tight !
      THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

      "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


      "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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      • #4
        I consider a Group of Death a group with 4 teams capable of making the next round. Most groups have one team that the other 3 is looking forward to play. Lets call that team the 3 points ATM. Example South Africa and New Zealand.
        "Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)

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        • #5
          I consider it 3 , that tells me how far we have come in terms of football strength on a continental basis.It used to be a forgone conclusion who would be the top 2 , now we dont know. Top two being a European and a S. american team.

          Now we have Asia in the S.Korea and Japanese. The Americas USA & MEX and now the Africans .Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the N.Africans.

          Competition is healthy FIFA is doing a good job , My opinion.
          THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

          "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


          "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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          • #6
            Group F and H looks like the easiet groups as Spain and Italy have no threats of quality whatsoever.
            THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

            "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


            "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by X View Post
              Group F and H looks like the easiet groups as Spain and Italy have no threats of quality whatsoever.
              Was just talking with an Italian co worker ... he was worried they would end up in the group of death now he is worried Italy is gonna take the other teams for granted and get knocked out. I asked him,"How come you worry so much, are you a Liverpool fan?"

              You'd be surprised, his response was yes.
              "Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)

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              • #8
                LOL , good youth dat .So who you a bring fi win dis WC ?
                THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

                "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


                "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by X View Post
                  LOL , good youth dat .So who you a bring fi win dis WC ?

                  Nuh must Brazil? Sorry Mosiah. I've seen all the top teams play and this team is no joke. Spain is being touted by many but the USA show that if yuh rough dem up they get off their game. Argentina need fi get rid of cokehead extraordinare to be considered.

                  England may well spring a surprise. Capello is no idiot in this thing.
                  "Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)

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                  • #10
                    mi a guh put een mi ticket requests this berry weekend!!!!

                    Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving; it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe. Thomas Paine

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                    • #11
                      I dont think a traditional team will win it this WC, i think its going to be an African nation ,Why ? destiny , how , its time , the technical game that they lack will be gone , call me wishfull , but i think , Ghana, Cameron & the Ivory Coast will be in the Quarter Finals , Brazil will make it there but thats it .

                      The sleeping Giants will awake , Nigeria will still be left sleeping.

                      If i leave my emotions out of it , then Spain , Brazil & England would have to be favourites.Brazil will be Brazil , England might be in the Finals and Spain .....aaah I dont know , young and hungry , Torres , cesc , Xabi .

                      Gimmie the Ivory Coast ...Didder fi bring the pain.
                      THERE IS ONLY ONE ONANDI LOWE!

                      "Good things come out of the garrisons" after his daughter won the 100m Gold For Jamaica.


                      "It therefore is useless and pointless, unless it is for share malice and victimisation to arrest and charge a 92-year-old man for such a simple offence. There is nothing morally wrong with this man smoking a spliff; the only thing wrong is that it is still on the law books," said Chevannes.

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