Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Star-studded line-up for FIFA final draw

By Khanyisa Tabata
02 December 2009



Academy Award winner Charlize Theron will assist FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke during the World Cup Final Draw on Friday.

FIFA announced that the two will be joined on stage by a star-studded line-up of sports celebrities, including football star David Beckham.

President Jacob Zuma and FIFA President Sepp Blatter will welcome the audience at the beginning of the 90-minute live show.

The majority of the 32 coaches of the qualified teams are also expected to be present.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela will deliver a pre-recorded message.

The Final Draw will be beamed live to an estimated audience of more than 200 million people in more than 200 countries.

The draw procedures will be announced after an Organising Committee meeting today.

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