THE chief executive of South Africa's World Cup organising committee Danny Jordaan hailed the draw in Cape Town as a "spectacular and world-class event".
All eyes were on Jordaan and his committee as the draw unfolded, and he was delighted at how the draw went - although admitted the hosts had a tough draw in Group A against France, Uruguay and Mexico.
Jordaan said: "We promised the country a spectacular and world-class event and we delivered on that promise.
"It was a great celebration of Africa which triggered a wave of passion and support on the streets of Cape Town, across South Africa and around the world."
Bafana Bafana kick off their campaign in the tournament's opening game against Mexico on June 11.
Jordaan added: "The Mexican fans are passionate about their team and play attacking and attractive football, so we will have to be at our best when we play them.
"If we perform well against them and make it past the first round I think all of us will be very happy."
Jordaan said: "We promised the country a spectacular and world-class event and we delivered on that promise.
"It was a great celebration of Africa which triggered a wave of passion and support on the streets of Cape Town, across South Africa and around the world."
Bafana Bafana kick off their campaign in the tournament's opening game against Mexico on June 11.
Jordaan added: "The Mexican fans are passionate about their team and play attacking and attractive football, so we will have to be at our best when we play them.
"If we perform well against them and make it past the first round I think all of us will be very happy."
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