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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
Africa Cup 2015

2015 AFRICA CUP - GROUP B - DAY 02 - PREVIEW

Africa Cup 2015 GROUP B

Zambia vs Congo DR -:- 

Tunisia vs Cape Verde -:-

 

Zambia 

• Have taken nine of the 2012 Cup of Nations title-winning team to Equatorial Guinea, including striker Emmanuel Mayuka from high-riding English Premier League club Southampton.

 

DR Congo 

• Goalkeeper and captain Robert Kidiaba, who turns 39 on 01 February, will be the oldest footballer at the tournament.

• He made his international debut 13 years ago.

• Florent Ibenge combines coaching DR Congo with handling Kinshasa outfit AS Vita Club, who were beaten on away goals by Algerians Entente Setif in the 2014 African Champions League final.

 

 

18 Jan 2015
(BBC Sport UK & afrofootball_bl)

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