Confederations Cup - News

Cabinet has congratulated the Local Organising Committee for organising and hosting one of the most successful Fifa Confederations Cup tournament ever.

Sports and Recreation Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has joined a list of senior government officials in commending South Africans for their ability to deliver on the world’s major sporting events.

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has given the Local Organising Committee the thumbs up for successfully hosting the Fifa Confederations Cup without major incidents.

Government has congratulated all those who played a role in making the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup a resounding success.  

There was no major security breach committed during the prestigious Fifa Confederations Cup, thanks to the efforts made by the National Joint Operations and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS).

The South African government says the country’s success to host the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup is an indication that South Africa will be ready to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Celebrations following the successful hosting of the Fifa Confederations Cup in South Africa should now be replaced by hard work and preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Around 584 894 people turned up for this year’s Fifa Confederations Cup tournament in South Africa, according to statistics released by the world football governing body on Monday. 

Fifa President, Sepp Blatter, says the world football governing body is satisfied with the level of preparation that was done for the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Some vital statistics of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup, as provided by Fifa.

The South African government, Fifa and the Local Organising Committee have passed on their condolences to the family and friends of the German journalist who died on Monday morning after he sustained injuries in a car accident.

Brazil has set a new record for the Fifa Confederations Cup when it became the first country to win the tournament for the third time since its inception in 1992.

A colourful closing ceremony of drummers, dancers and musicians drew the curtains on Sunday evening on a successful Fifa Confederations Cup, a trial run for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

It took 88 minutes for Brazil to beat Bafana Bafana and the Samba Boys’ Coach Dunga hailed South Africa for their outstanding performance during the thrilling Fifa Confederations Cup semifinal.

Despite losing 1-nil to Brazil in the Fifa Confederations Cup semifinal last night, Bafana Bafana fans had nothing but praise for the impressive national team.