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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

Club International Player Stars in Europe

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

Stars in Europe Talents

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

Club Coaches National League

NATIONAL LEAGUE - ALGERIA - ARTUR JORGE SET TO BE NAMED COACH OF MOULOUDIA ALGER

MOULOUDIA CLUB D'ALGER

The 68-year-old is expected to sign an 18-month contract to takes over the club at a time when they are bottom of the league after 10 matches.

It will be return to African football for Jorge, who he was coach of Cameroon from January 2005 until August 2006.

And it will end a period of seven years away from coaching for Jorge since he left French side Creteil in 2007.

The high point of his coaching career is winning the 1987 European Cup with Porto, beating German giants Bayern Munich 2:1 in the final.

One of Algeria's greatest players, Raber Madjer, opened the scoring in that final.

25 Nov 2014

(BBC Sport UK)

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