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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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STARS IN EUROPE - SIERRA LEONE - CLUB - Dumbuya signs for Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle Mustapha Dumbuya

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Mustapha Dumbuya signs for Partick Thistle on one-year deal

Partick Thistle have signed free agent Mustapha Dumbuya on a one-year contract, subject to international clearance.

The Sierra Leone international, 28, was most recently with Notts County - his eighth English club.

Dumbuya can play at right-back or as a winger and played 45 minutes as a trialist in the Jags' development team on Tuesday.

Earlier that day, Dundee United's Robbie Muirhead joined Thistle on loan .

The 19-year-old forward will be with the Firhill side until January.

3 Sep 2015

(BBC Sport UK)

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