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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
Club Stars in Asia Transfers

STARS IN ASIA - IVORY COAST - CLUB - Gervinho joins Chinese side Hebei

Hebei China Fortune FC Gervinho

 

Ivory Coast international forward Gervinho has signed for Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune FC.

The 28-year-old makes the switch from Roma after spending two-and-a-half years at the Italian club.

He scored scored 17 times in his 71 Serie A appearances for Roma, including six in 14 games this season.

Gervinho, who has twice been voted his country's footballer of the year, moved to Roma from English Premier League side Arsenal in 2013

 

 

28 Jan 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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