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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.

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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.

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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 -

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29 May 2012
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COACHES - TUNISIA - Troussier leaves Sfaxien after Champions League defeat

AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014 CS SFAXIEN

Philippe Troussier left his position as CS Sfaxien coach on Sunday following the Tunisian club's defeat in the African Champions League.

Sfaxien were beaten 2:1 by Vita Club of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Saturday for a 4:2 aggregate loss.

The club's website said Troussier had left the Tunisian outfit by mutual consent.

Frenchman Troussier, is a former coach of the Japan and Ivory Coast national teams.

He will be succeeded at Sfaxien by Ghazi Ghrairi, who has coached the club in the past.

29 Sep 2014
(BBC Sport)

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