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Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president

Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct.

"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.

7 Dec 2013

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stars in Europe - Swansea's Wilfried Bony inspired by Drogba's success at Chelsea

New Swansea City signing Wilfried Bony believes he can emulate Ivory Coast compatriot Didier Drogba's goal-scoring exploits in the Premier League.

12 Jul 2013

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CAMEROON - STARS IN EUROPE - ETO’O INAUGURATES HIS FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN GABON

The Anzhi star was accompanied by former team mates at Barcelona Victor Valdes and Xavi Hernandez in Gabon to launch his youth football training centre. - Eto'o football foundation -

29 May 2012

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Transfer - Senegal - Armand Traore - QPR defender signs new two-year deal

Armand Traore has signed a new two-year contract at Queens Park Rangers.

The Senegalese international defender has signed an extension which will tie him to the club until 2016.

"The new season is an extremely important one for me, added to the fact we're back in the Premier League," said Traore.

"I want to show what I can do in the best league in the world.

I'm 24 now - it's time to wake up and do something serious."

16 Jul 2014

(BBC Sport UK)

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