The tournament 's closing ceremony took place at Ellis Park Stadium prior to the final match and was produced by VWV Group and Till Dawn Entertainment , later chosen for the World Cup opening ceremony . The Confederations Cup ceremony featured 150 drummers , 150 choir singers from local churches , and 20 professional dancers , performing under a large ball with images of the tournament projected onto its surface . Zenani Mandela , the thirteen-year-old great-granddaughter of Nelson Mandela , carried the Confederations Cup trophy to the podium prior to the match
World Cup opening ceremony
2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Final