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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 Coaches National teams

2015 AFRICA CUP - GUINEA - COACH - Dussuyer leaves job

AFRICA CUP 2015 GROUP D Quarter-Finals

 

The Frenchman announced his departure following his team's quarter-final exit on Sunday.

Syli Nationale crashed out of the tournament after a 3:0 defeat to Ghana in Malabo.

It ends a second spell in charge of Guinea for the 55-year-old.

He took them to the quarter-finals in 2004 and also qualified Guinea for the 2012 tournament.

In 2010, he coached Benin at the Nations Cup in Angola.

He had been in charge of Guinea since May 2010.

Senegal coach Alain Giresse departed Senegal after their first round exit at the end of his contract.

The Teranga Lions were knocked out last week after losing 2:0 to Algeria in their last group match.

 

 

3 Feb 2015
(BBC Sport UK)

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