South Africa Confederations Cup 2009 ticket sales get Investec boost
South Africa’s international specialist banking group, Investec, has significantly boosted ticket sales for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 when it purchased 50 000 tickets for the tournament. The tickets, totalling the value of R3.5-million across various ticket categories, will be distributed amongst the company’s staff and to deserving local communities. Applications have now been made to purchase more than half of the 640 000 tickets available for sale for the 16 FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 matches.
“There is a great deal of optimism surrounding South Africa's role as next year's host of the world's premier football competition and by means of Investec's contribution to the success of this year's Confederations Cup, many South Africans throughout the country will now be able to experience the pre-World Cup 2010 build up excitement. Investec believes this year's FIFA Confederations Cup will play a very significant role in showcasing South Africa as the host nation prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Our purchase of tickets will enable Investec family and local communities, who otherwise would not be able to attend, access to this important tournament” said Andy Leith, MD of Investec SA.
The FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 kicks off on 14 June 2009 at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Stadium with a match between South Africa and Asian champions Iraq.
“There is a great deal of optimism surrounding South Africa's role as next year's host of the world's premier football competition and by means of Investec's contribution to the success of this year's Confederations Cup, many South Africans throughout the country will now be able to experience the pre-World Cup 2010 build up excitement. Investec believes this year's FIFA Confederations Cup will play a very significant role in showcasing South Africa as the host nation prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Our purchase of tickets will enable Investec family and local communities, who otherwise would not be able to attend, access to this important tournament” said Andy Leith, MD of Investec SA.
The FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 kicks off on 14 June 2009 at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Stadium with a match between South Africa and Asian champions Iraq.
”With South Africa expecting thousands of fans for the upcoming top level sporting events such as the IPL Cricket which begins on 18 April, the British Lions Rugby Tour on 30 May, the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in June and the ICC 8-Nations Champions’ Trophy in September, it would be hoped that authorities would be doing everything in their power to ensue that major tourist attractions are ready for visitors. Robert Wilson. CEO of travelinsouthafrica.net . advises that “Fans should to sort out their travel and accommodation soon, as bookings are already brisk.”
